- Brit slang a rebuke or reprimand
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wig•ging
(wig′ing),USA pronunciation n. [Brit. Informal.]
- British Termsa scolding or reproof.
- wig + -ing1 1805–15
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wigging /ˈwɪɡɪŋ/ n
wig /wɪg/USA pronunciation
n.
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- Clothinga covering of natural or artificial hair for the head.
- Clothingtoupee.
wig
(wig),USA pronunciation n., v., wigged, wig•ging.
n.
v.t.
wig′less, adj.
wig′like′, adj.
n.
- Clothingan artificial covering of hair for all or most of the head, of either synthetic or natural hair, worn to be stylish or more attractive.
- Clothinga similar head covering, worn in one's official capacity, as part of a costume, disguise, etc.
- Clothinga toupee or hairpiece.
- British Termsa wigging.
- flip one's wig, [Slang.]See lid (def. 8).
v.t.
- Clothingto furnish with a wig.
- British Termsto reprimand or reprove severely;
scold. - 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.
- short for periwig 1665–75
wig′like′, adj.
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wig /wɪɡ/ n
- 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
- Brit slang to berate severely
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