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Wig Common

Wig has 5 different meanings across 1 category:

Noun

Definitions
Noun
1

hairpiece covering the head and made of real or synthetic hair

"She adjusted her wig to hide her thinning hair before stepping out for the party."

wig
2

British slang for a scolding

"After I forgot to lock the front door, my dad gave me such a wig that I had to stay inside all afternoon."

3

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.

"The actor adjusted his bright red wig before stepping onto the stage to transform completely into the flamboyant villain."

Verb
1

To put on a wig; to provide with a wig (especially of an actor etc.).

"The stage manager quickly wigs the lead actress before curtain call so she can match her character's iconic hairstyle."