Definition of wig Wig

/wɪˈg/ - [wig] - Wig

We found 12 definitions of wig from 5 different sources.

What does wig mean?

Noun Plural: wigs
wig - hairpiece covering the head and made of real or synthetic hair
		false hair, hairpiece, postiche a covering or bunch of human or artificial hair used for disguise or adornment
		grizzle a grey wig
		horsehair wig a wig made of horsehair; "the English judiciary wear their traditional horsehair wigs"
wig - British slang for a scolding
		wigging

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wig (Noun)
A head of real or synthetic hair worn on the head to disguise baldness; for cultural or religious reasons; for fashion; or by actors to help them better resemble the character they are portraying.
wig (Verb)
To put on a wig; to provide with a wig especially of an actor etc..
wig (Verb)
To upbraid, reprimand.
wig (Verb)
To become very excitable or emotional; to lose control of one's emotions.

wig (n.)
A covering for the head, consisting of hair interwoven or united by a kind of network, either in imitation of the natural growth, or in abundant and flowing curls, worn to supply a deficiency of natural hair, or for ornament, or according to traditional usage, as a part of an official or professional dress, the latter especially in England by judges and barristers.
wig (n.)
An old seal; -- so called by fishermen.
wig (v. t.)
To censure or rebuke; to hold up to reprobation; to scold.
wig (n.)
A kind of raised seedcake.

A wig is an artificial covering of hair. The word is short for periwig and appeared in the English language around 1675. Some people wear wigs to hide the fact that they are bald, which means they have very little or no scalp hair. Actors often wear wigs to disguise their appearance or get into character. In Britain and other Commonwealth nations, some public employees, such as judges and barristers, wear wigs.

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