as bald as a coot

bald as a coot

Totally bald. My father had long hair as a teen, but now he's bald as a coot.
See also: bald, coot
Farlex Dictionary of Idioms.

as bald as a coot

completely bald.
The coot (Fulica atra) has a broad white shield extending up from the base of its bill. The history of the word bald is somewhat obscure, but analogies with other northern European languages suggest a connection with the idea of ‘having a white patch or streak’.
See also: bald, coot
Farlex Partner Idioms Dictionary
See also:
  • bald as a coot
  • be as bald as a coot
  • coot
  • (as) bald as a baby's backside
  • bald
  • backside
  • bald as a coot/billiard ball
  • bald-headed hermit
  • bald-headed mouse
  • on one's
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Now aged 50, Taylor is as bald as a coot - but he still writes and plays songs to die for.
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