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bewigged

American  
[bih-wigd] / bɪˈwɪgd /

adjective

  1. wearing a wig.


Etymology

Origin of bewigged

First recorded in 1765–75; be- + wig + -ed 2

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Now that Graham’s gone, it’s only fitting that his imaginary grandma rest her bewigged skeleton in that great rocking chair in the sky.

From Salon Jul. 14, 2026

At the end of “Air,” director and co-star Ben Affleck, bafflingly bewigged as Nike CEO and co-founder Phil Knight, lies back on his office couch and utters a single word: “equity.”

From Seattle Times Apr. 5, 2023

Adams arrived in a fancy new coach, bewigged and be-ruffled but looking underslept and out of sorts.

From Washington Post Jan. 19, 2021

At the same time, Szeles becomes more unpleasant and intractable, not to mention that the bewigged performer’s comedy-magic act, at least as captured here in its revived state, feels creaky and underwhelming.

From Los Angeles Times Aug. 14, 2019

Agent Jones switched to the big screen and a grainy video of MoMo sitting at his enormous desk, a swivel-hipped Elvis clock ticking behind his bewigged head.

From "Beauty Queens" by Libba Bray

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