wig

[wig]

noun

1. 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.

2. a similar head covering, worn in one's official capacity, as part of a costume, disguise, etc.

3. a toupee or hairpiece.

4. British Informal.,  a wigging.

verb (used with object)

wigged, wigging 

1. to furnish with a wig.

2. British Informal.,  to reprimand or reprove severely; scold.

verb phrase

1. wig out

   1. to be intoxicated with narcotic drugs.

   2. to make or become wildly excited or enthusiastic.

      She wigs out over every rock star that comes along.

wig

¹

/ wɪɡ /

noun

1. 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

verb

1. obsolete,  to furnish with a wig

2. slang,  to berate severely

Wig.

²

abbreviation

1. Wigtownshire

Other Word Forms

• wigless adjective
• wiglike adjective
• unwig verb (used with object)
• wigged adjective

Word History and Origins

Origin of wig¹

First recorded in 1665–75; short for periwig

Word History and Origins

Origin of wig¹

C17: shortened from _periwig

Idioms and Phrases

Idioms

1. flip one's wig, lid.

More idioms and phrases containing wig

• flip one's lid (wig)

Example Sentences

He gained about 40 pounds, wore a wig and dyed his eyebrows since he did not want to rely on prosthetics.

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Putty noses, horsehair wigs, and phony accents were his bread and butter, so to speak.

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In a nod to the tropical conditions and temperatures above 30 degrees Celsius, the judge, Justice Lincoln Crowley wore a T-shirt, sports shorts and trainers rather than a wig and robes.

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Powell wore wigs, most notably in a military sketch about bobs versus bangs; yes, the hairstyles.

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“And, as you can see,” he said, ruffling the chin-length gray hair that has replaced his well-known long locks, “we’ve taken care of the lion’s wig.”

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Related Words

• toupee