wig
an artificial covering of hair for all or most of the head, of either synthetic or natural hair, worn to be stylish or more attractive.
a similar head covering, worn in one's official capacity, as part of a costume, disguise, etc.
a toupee or hairpiece.
British Informal. a wigging.
to furnish with a wig.
British Informal. to reprimand or reprove severely; scold.
wig out, Slang.
to be intoxicated with narcotic drugs.
to make or become wildly excited or enthusiastic: She wigs out over every rock star that comes along.
Idioms about wig
flip one's wig, Slang. lid (def. 8).
Origin of wig
1Other words from wig
- wigless, adjective
- wiglike, adjective
- un·wig, verb (used with object), un·wigged, un·wig·ging.
Words Nearby wig
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How to use wig in a sentence
You can put the wig and fancy clothes on, but these are the eyes that make you a woman.
Will Budapest’s Drag Scene Survive the Pandemic and Populism? | Charu Kasturi | January 25, 2021 | OzyBaltimore-area actor and firefighter Alicia Horton, also found herself stuck hiding her developing breasts and wearing “a really funky wig” early in her transition in order to find work auditioning for cis-male roles.
Trans actors face casting challenges despite milestones | Philip Van Slooten | January 14, 2021 | Washington BladeIt was such a joy and such a creative experience to wear those wigs.
‘Bridgerton’s’ Golda Rosheuvel On Playing Queen Charlotte: ‘It Gives Us A Seat At The Round Table’ | cmurray | January 7, 2021 | Essence.comSo when she got picked for the show, apparently they said that that wig was the exact look they wanted.
See, you came to a wig fight with a knife while she had the wig gun.
One guy hams it up as Juliet, blonde wig and all, as a crowd gathers, delighted by the impromptu performance.
Lena, Emilia, and I are laughing because we sorted the wig thing out nice and early.
Natalie Dormer Talks ‘Hunger Games,’ Feminism, and Why ‘Game of Thrones’ Needs More Dick | Marlow Stern | November 21, 2014 | THE DAILY BEASTHe gave us a little orphan girl in a red wig belting “Tomorrow.”
Out of the Birdcage: How Mike Nichols Made Gay Culture Mainstream | Kevin Fallon | November 20, 2014 | THE DAILY BEASTShe arrived in court the next day wearing a platinum blonde wig, as if Cousin It had dressed as Malibu Barbie for Halloween.
The Amanda Bynes Train Wreck Is Back Again, Following a New DUI Arrest | Kevin Fallon | September 29, 2014 | THE DAILY BEASTWhen the music gets going, the woman in the Maude costume rocks so hard her wig comes loose.
Dudes and Maudes Abide at New York City Lebowski Fest | Rich Goldstein | August 25, 2014 | THE DAILY BEASTWhen he was gone, Monsieur de Tressan flung off his wig, and mopped the perspiration from his brow.
St. Martin's Summer | Rafael SabatiniHe passed his handkerchief for the last time over face and head, and resumed his wig.
St. Martin's Summer | Rafael SabatiniWhile a counsellor was pleading at the Irish bar, a louse unluckily peeped from under his wig.
The Book of Anecdotes and Budget of Fun; | VariousThose two, Harry and Mary, are exactly alike, except for Harry's curly mane of lion-coloured wig.
The Daisy Chain | Charlotte YongeHe was an apprentice to a wig and curl maker, when Whitefield attracted his attention, and he became a methodist preacher.
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British Dictionary definitions for wig (1 of 2)
/ (wɪɡ) /
an artificial head of hair, either human or synthetic, worn to disguise baldness, as part of a theatrical or ceremonial dress, as a disguise, or for adornment
obsolete to furnish with a wig
British slang to berate severely
Origin of wig
1- See also wig out
Derived forms of wig
- wigged, adjective
- wigless, adjective
- wiglike, adjective
British Dictionary definitions for Wig. (2 of 2)
Wigtownshire
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Other Idioms and Phrases with wig
In addition to the idiom beginning with wig
- wig out
also see:
- flip one's lid (wig)
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