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  1. Merkin - Wikipedia

    In the film Never Been Kissed, the main character Josie Gellar's assistant is named Merkin. The character is portrayed by Sean Whalen. On the poster that accompanied the 1980s video game …

  2. How to Attach a Merkin (with Pictures) - wikiHow

    Jun 30, 2025 · Buy a merkin online or from well-stocked wig supply shop. The more realistic, natural-looking merkins are made from human hair hand-tied to skin-colored lace or netting.

  3. A Brief History of the Merkin (Spoiler: It Existed Centuries ...

    Oct 28, 2025 · For the uninitiated, a merkin is the technical term for a pubic wig. It’s a very real and surprisingly common hairpiece—and one that Kardashian has replicated with her bush-adorned thong.

  4. What Is a Merkin Wig? Discover Its History and Uses Explained

    May 18, 2025 · A merkin is an artificial covering of hair for the female pubic area, often used for cosmetic purposes in various contexts including film, fashion, and personal grooming.

  5. Merkins - Bearded Oysters

    Originating in 15th-century England, the term “merkin” was once used to demean women of lower status, likening them to a mop, a tool to be used and discarded.

  6. The Merkin: A Cultural & Historical Analysis | by ... - Medium

    Sep 15, 2023 · The merkin - a pubic wig - is a seemingly unusual and quite peculiar aspect of human history and culture — or so you would think! However, it has been a part of human civilization for …

  7. MERKIN Definition & Meaning | Dictionary.com

    false hair for the female pudenda. What does merkin mean? A merkin is a pubic wig, especially for women. It is placed over the genitals to simulate pubic hair and to keep the private body parts from …

  8. merkin - Wiktionary, the free dictionary

    Nov 30, 2025 · merkin (plural merkins) A woman's pubic wig. Worn for nude stage appearances and by women, originally after shaving their pubic hair to eliminate lice or for other reasons, now often as a …

  9. Why would anyone wear a merkin? - Resto NYC

    Jun 22, 2023 · A merkin is a pubic wig worn to cover the genital area, usually for cosmetic purposes. Merkins were originally used in the 1400s by prostitutes who had shaved their pubic hair to prevent …

  10. Merkin — definition & quiz | Ultimate Lexicon

    A merkin is an artificial covering of hair for the pubic area, often used historically by women. Originally, it served various purposes, including hygiene, coverage after depilation due to lice or diseases, or …