buzzwig

or buzz wig

[ buhz-wig ]

/ ˈbʌzˌwɪg /

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noun

a large, bushy wig.

a person wearing such a wig.

a person of consequence.

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Origin of buzzwig

1810–20; buzz bushy wig (probably shortening of busby) + wig

Words nearby buzzwig

buzzkill, buzz off, buzz phrase, buzz saw, buzz term, buzzwig, buzzword, buzzy, b.v., B.V.A., B.V.D.