wig

American  

[wig] / wɪg /

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.

idioms

1. flip one's wig, lid.

wig ¹ British  

/ 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 British  

abbreviation

1. Wigtownshire

---

wig More Idioms  

More idioms and phrases containing wig

• flip one's lid (wig)

---

Other Word Forms

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

Etymology

Origin of wig

First recorded in 1665–75; short for periwig

Example Sentences

But when Amy Madigan’s deliciously wicked villain, Aunt Gladys, finally appeared in her blunt wig with lipstick smeared all over her teeth, even I couldn’t resist offering up some guffaws of my own.

From Salon

She includes a brief appreciation of her wig stylist and reports outliving a few plastic surgeons.

From The Wall Street Journal

According to sheriff’s officials, Buzzard rented a vehicle for the trip and took deliberate steps to avoid detection, including wearing wigs and clumsy disguises.

From Los Angeles Times

Both Melodee and Buzzard were apparently wearing wigs during the journey and the mother reportedly changed wigs throughout, according to the Sheriff’s Office.

From Los Angeles Times

Multiple videos captured Metcalf approach a fan wearing a blue wig at the first row of seats behind the Steelers’ bench at Ford Field.

From Los Angeles Times

Related Words

• toupee