(as) bald as a coot

Definition & Meaning of "(as|) bald as a coot"

(as) bald as a coot

used to describe someone whose head is completely bald

What is the origin of the idiom "bald as a coot" and when to use it?

This idiom originates from the observation of coots, which are birds known for featherless, pale, and bald-looking patches on their heads, which gives the impression of baldness. "Bald as a coot" is used to describe someone who is completely bald. It emphasizes the person's lack of hair.

Example

Now he has become bald as a coot, with a shiny scalp that catches the sunlight.

After trying various treatments and remedies for his thinning hair, Richard finally embraced his fate and now proudly embraces being as bald as a coot.