noun
wig
wihg
noun
1
A head covering made of real or artificial hair, worn to hide baldness, for style, for religious reasons, or as part of a costume.
"The judge still wears a traditional wig in court."
"She bought a bright pink wig for the costume party."
verb
1
To lose control emotionally or act erratically; to freak out.
"He totally wigged out when he heard the news."
2
To scold or reprimand someone sharply.
"The coach wigged the team for showing up late."
How to Use Wig
Learner’s notesIn plain EnglishA hairpiece, or (informally) to freak out or tell someone off.
Common mistake
"Wig out" (verb phrase, to panic or overreact) is far more common today than "wig" used alone as a verb.
Common pairings
wear a wig
wig out
get wigged
Word Forms
wigged past tense, wigs plural, wigs singular
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Etymology
Shortened from "periwig," itself adapted from the French perruque. The "to scold" sense may come from old expressions like "flip one's wig."