Wig
WordNet

noun


(1)   Hairpiece covering the head and made of real or synthetic hair
(2)   British slang for a scolding
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Etymology


Shortening of , itself an alteration of .

Noun



  1. 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.

Verb



  1. To put on a wig; to provide with a wig (especially of an actor etc.).
  2. To upbraid, reprimand.
  3. To become very excitable or emotional; to lose control of one's emotions.
 
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