baldy

word

Definition

A very informal and often humorous or teasing word for a person who is bald or losing their hair.

Usage & Nuances

Informal, often friendly or teasing and can be rude if not used with close friends. Not appropriate in professional or formal contexts. Can be affectionate, but also considered offensive by some people.

Spanish: calvo (informal) - pela (coloquial)Portuguese (BR): careca (informal)Portuguese (PT): careca (informal)Chinese (Simplified): 秃子 (口语)Chinese (Traditional): 禿頭 (口語)Hindi: गंजा (अमलकी तौर पर)Arabic: أقرع (عامية)Bengali: টাকু - টাকিও (মোটাদাগে)Russian: лысый (разг.)Japanese: ハゲ（親しみや冗談っぽく）Vietnamese: đồ hói - anh hói (thân mật, đùa cợt)Korean: 대머리 (친근하거나 농담으로)Turkish: keltoş - kel (şaka yollu)Urdu: گنجا (تفریحاً یا مذاق میں)Indonesian: botak (akrab/dengan bercanda)

Example Sentences

Tom is a baldy now, but he doesn't mind.

basic

His friends call him baldy as a joke.

basic

Don't be mean and call your teacher baldy.

basic

Hey, baldy, ready for the match?

natural

People started calling me baldy after I shaved my head.

natural

Careful, calling someone baldy isn't always funny to them.

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