hairist

English

Etymology

From hair +‎ -ist.

Noun

hairist (plural hairists)

  1. (informal) One who discriminates against people based on their hairstyle or hair color.
    • 1991, Paul Jennings, “Ice Maiden”, in Unmentionable!: More Amazing Stories, New York, NY: Puffin Books, published 1995, →ISBN, page 1:
      I just wouldn't go anywhere near a redhead. ¶ Now don't get me wrong and start calling me a hairist or something like that. Listen to what I have to say, then make up your mind.
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