Definition

1. Noun:
   • A person with red hair: "red-header" refers specifically to an individual whose hair is naturally red in color. This term is a colloquial and somewhat informal way to describe such a person.

Usage Examples

• Noun:
  • My cousin is a red-header, just like our grandmother was.
  • The famous painter was known to be a red-header with a fiery temper to match.

Advanced Usage

• The term "red-header" is a compound noun formed from the adjective "red" and the noun "header," an informal term for the head or, by extension, a person. It is similar in construction to "redhead," though "red-header" is less common.

Variants and Related Words

• Redhead (n): The more standard and common term for a person with red hair.
  • She is a natural redhead.
• Ginger (n, informal): A common, though sometimes considered slang, term for a person with red hair, used primarily in British English.
• Auburn-haired (adj): Describing hair that is a reddish-brown color, often used more formally.

Synonyms

• Redhead: A person with red hair.
• Carrot-top (n, informal): A colloquial, sometimes humorous term for a person with bright red hair.

Notes on Usage

• "Red-header" is an informal term. In most written and formal contexts, "redhead" is the preferred and more widely accepted term.
• As with many terms describing physical appearance, it is important to use such words respectfully and appropriately based on context.

Noun

1. someone who has red hair