Thin on top
adjective
Having less hair on one's head.
As he aged, he became thin on top.
Often appears as...
- becoming thin on top
- grow thin on top
Usage tips
Idiomatic
adjective
Lacking in amount or quantity of something at the top or surface.
The grass was thin on top of the hill.
Often appears as...
- thin on top hill
- thin on top layer
adjective
Having less hair on one's head.
As he aged, he became thin on top.
Often appears as...
- becoming thin on top
- grow thin on top
Usage tips
Idiomatic
adjective
Lacking in amount or quantity of something at the top or surface.
The grass was thin on top of the hill.
Often appears as...
- thin on top hill
- thin on top layer
Definition 1 of 2
Pro Tip 1/3Aging Association
Often used to gently point out someone's age-related hair loss.
My uncle is getting quite thin on top now.
Pro Tip 2/3Sensitive Topic
Be cautious, as mentioning someone is thin on top might be embarrassing or offensive.
I didn't mention he was thin on top, to avoid hurting his feelings.
Pro Tip 3/3Casual Expression
Use in informal contexts, it's not suitable for formal documents or discussions.
At the reunion, they joked about all being thin on top.
Pro Tip 1/3Aging Association
Often used to gently point out someone's age-related hair loss.
My uncle is getting quite thin on top now.
Pro Tip 2/3Sensitive Topic
Be cautious, as mentioning someone is thin on top might be embarrassing or offensive.
I didn't mention he was thin on top, to avoid hurting his feelings.
Pro Tip 3/3Casual Expression
Use in informal contexts, it's not suitable for formal documents or discussions.
At the reunion, they joked about all being thin on top.
Pro Tip 1/3Aging Association
Often used to gently point out someone's age-related hair loss.
My uncle is getting quite thin on top now.
Pro Tip 2/3Sensitive Topic
Be cautious, as mentioning someone is thin on top might be embarrassing or offensive.
I didn't mention he was thin on top, to avoid hurting his feelings.
Pro Tip 3/3Casual Expression
Use in informal contexts, it's not suitable for formal documents or discussions.
At the reunion, they joked about all being thin on top.
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