fright wig

noun

1. a wig of wild, unruly hair, especially hair projecting outward in all directions, as worn by some clowns and comedians to give a comic effect of extreme fright or excitement.

fright wig

noun

1. 1. a wig with frizzy hair standing straight up from the surface
   2. a hairstyle resembling this

Word History and Origins

Origin of fright wig¹

First recorded in 1925–30