Wig (noun) Definition, Meaning & Examples

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. a wigging.
verb (used with object), wigged, wig·ging.
  1. to furnish with a wig.
  2. to reprimand or reprove severely; scold.
Verb Phrases
  1. 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
  1. lid (def. 8).
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 wigs, wigging or wigged (tr)
  1. to furnish with a wig
  2. to berate severely
abbreviation for
  1. Wigtownshire
Wig (noun) Definition, Meaning & Examples

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