cotton top

or cotton·top

noun

1. a person with extremely light-colored hair.

Word History and Origins

Origin of cotton top¹

First recorded in 1920–25

Example Sentences

Next, a black cotton top constructed of myriad shreds for volume – and edge.

From Seattle Times

"Like, 'Oh yeah, they can't find Mallory.' And was just like, 'It was Cotton Top that did it.' Cotton Top is Connor's nickname.'"

From Salon

Dressed up or worn casual, they'll definitely find use for this bright cotton top this winter.

From Golf Digest

I was wearing Lycra leggings and a cotton top and had suffered fourth- and fifth-degree burns across 40% of my body, damaging several layers of my skin, muscle and nerves.

From The Guardian

She wore a splotched, much-washed, white cotton top and no makeup — and seemed smilingly content with the whole circus of being a parent.

From Los Angeles Times