Meaning of the word toupee in English

What does toupee mean in English? Explore the meaning, pronunciation, and specific usage of this word with Lingoland.

toupee

US /tuːˈpeɪ/
UK /ˈtuː.peɪ/

Noun

a small wig or artificial hairpiece worn to cover a bald spot

Example:
He tried to hide his baldness with a carefully placed toupee.
It was obvious from the way it sat on his head that he was wearing a toupee.