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    Bald

    /bɔːld/

    Meaning & Definition

    adjective
    Having no hair on the scalp; shaved or hairless.
    He became bald in his forties and decided to embrace his new look.
    Lacking any covering or foliage.
    The tree stood tall, but its branches were bald after the winter storms.
    Without embellishment; plain or bare.
    The report was bald and straightforward, containing no unnecessary details.

    Etymology

    Middle English bald, balde; related to Old English beald 'bold'.

    Common Phrases and Expressions

    bald-faced lie
    A blatant and obvious lie.
    bald eagle
    A large bird of prey native to North America, known for its white head and tail.
    bald spot
    An area of the scalp that has no hair.

    Related Words

    baldness
    The condition of lacking hair on the scalp.
    shorn
    To have been shaved or cut closely.

    Slang Meanings

    Cue ball
    He’s got a shiny head like a cue ball.
    Chrome dome
    Look at that chrome dome over there.
    Slaphead
    He laughs off being called a slaphead.