slaphead

British

/ ˈslæpˌhɛd /

noun

derogatory a bald person

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Etymology

Origin of slaphead

C20: from _slap + _head

Example Sentences

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I cried before I laughed when my partner, David, shaved my head, ran his hand over the smooth surface and told me, like him, I was now a slaphead.

From The Guardian • Sep. 18, 2010

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