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- DictionaryWig/wiɡ/
noun
- 1. a covering for the head made of real or artificial hair, typically worn by people for adornment or by people trying to conceal their baldness or in England by judges and barristers in courts of law.
Add to word list. a covering of artificial hair worn on the head to hide a loss of hair or to cover your own hair: She was wearing a blonde wig. In Britain, judges wear white wigs in court.
A wig is a head covering made from human or animal hair, or a synthetic imitation thereof. [1] . The word is short for "periwig". [2] . Wigs may be worn to disguise baldness, to alter the wearer's appearance, or as part of certain professional uniforms. History. Ancient and medieval use.
3 days ago · 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.
wig. noun. /wɪɡ/ a piece of artificial hair that is worn on the head, for example to hide the fact that a person is bald, to cover somebody’s own hair, or by a judge and some other lawyers in some courts of law. Do you think she was wearing a wig? The wig seemed to perch on his head. Who's that man in the wig?
noun. 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. a similar head covering, worn in one's official capacity, as part of a costume, disguise, etc. a toupee or hairpiece. British Informal. a wigging. See more. verb (used with object),wigged, wig·ging.
1. an artificial covering of hair for all or most of the head. 2. a similar head covering, worn in one's official capacity, as part of a costume or disguise. 3. a toupee or hairpiece. v.t. 4. to furnish with a wig. 5. Brit. Informal. to reprimand severely; scold. 6. wig out, Slang.
Apr 25, 2024 · 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.
