heads

[hedz]

adjective

1. (of a coin) with the top, or obverse, facing up.

   On the first toss, the coin came up heads.

heads

/ hɛdz /

interjection

1. with the obverse side of a coin uppermost, esp if it has a head on it: used as a call before tossing a coin Compare tails

2. informal,  people in authority

Word History and Origins

Origin of heads¹

First recorded in 1675–85; head + -s ¹

Example Sentences

Effective public health messaging – which has drilled "Slip, Slop, Slap" into their heads – competes with a beauty culture which often idolises bronzed skin.

From BBC

After the 2020 Northern California fires, the two put their heads together to develop a technology solution for the state’s crisis.

From Los Angeles Times

Aside from the timing, this is a 'heads it's awkward, tails it's awkward' situation for the prime minister.

From BBC

There are Foster heads out there who’d say there are deeper, better cuts than this, but I’m gonna say “I Will Always Love You.”

From Los Angeles Times

He added: “I don’t care about Black Sabbath, I never did. Have no interest in biting the heads of chickens or whatever they do. I couldn’t care less, you know.”

From Los Angeles Times

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