redheaded

Thân thiện

A redheaded boy plays with a golden retriever in the park.

Definition

Adjective: * Having red hair and usually fair skin. This term describes a person's physical appearance, specifically the natural color of their hair, which is a shade of red, orange, or auburn. It is often, but not always, associated with fair or light-colored skin and sometimes freckles.

Usage

The word "redheaded" is used as an adjective to describe a person. It typically comes before a noun. * It is a compound adjective formed from "red" and "headed." * It can also be written with a hyphen: "red-headed."

Examples

• The redheaded child stood out in the family portrait.
• She is a famous redheaded actress known for her distinctive look.
• He was teased as a boy for being redheaded and freckled.

Advanced Usage

• The term can be used in a neutral, descriptive sense. However, context is important, as historically it has sometimes been used in stereotypes or pejorative phrases (e.g., "redheaded stepchild"), though such usage is generally considered offensive today.
• In genetics and anthropology, "redheaded" is associated with specific variants of the MC1R gene.

Variants and Related Words

• Redhead (noun): A person with red hair.
  • She is a natural redhead.
• Red-haired (adjective): A synonym for "redheaded," often used interchangeably.
  • The red-haired man waved from across the street.

Synonyms

• Ginger-haired (primarily UK)
• Auburn-haired (specifically for a dark reddish-brown shade)
• Carrot-topped (informal, sometimes humorous or derogatory)
• Titian-haired (literary, referring to a golden-red shade)

Idioms and Phrases

• Redheaded stepchild: An idiom (often offensive) used to describe a person or thing that is neglected, mistreated, or unwanted within a group.
  • That old project became the redheaded stepchild of the department after management changed.

Học thuật

Adjective

1. having red hair and usually fair skin