Synonyms

heads

American

[hedz] / hɛdz /

adjective

(of a coin) with the top, or obverse, facing up.

On the first toss, the coin came up heads.

heads British

/ hɛdz /

interjection

with the obverse side of a coin uppermost, esp if it has a head on it: used as a call before tossing a coin Compare tails
informal people in authority

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Etymology

Origin of heads

First recorded in 1675–85; head + -s ¹

Example Sentences

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The tops of our heads almost came off.

From Los Angeles Times

If this record succeeds in moving you out of the realm of the true heads — That’s very nice, by the way.

From Los Angeles Times

“It’s like that saying — If you cut the head of a serpent, then more heads will grow,” he said.

From Los Angeles Times

He heads the Middle East branch of the International Institute for Strategic Studies, a think tank.

From The Wall Street Journal

Her “It” girls often keep company with a coterie of tiny monkeys, kittens or creatures with confections for heads.

From Los Angeles Times

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