Hairpuller

noun

noun ·Rare ·Advanced level

Definitions

Noun
  1. 1
    One who pulls the hair.

    "Compulsive hairpullers frequently have comorbid mood and anxiety disorders […]"

Example

More examples

"Compulsive hairpullers frequently have comorbid mood and anxiety disorders […]"

Etymology

From hair + puller.

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