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wig

Meaning in simple English, pronunciation and examples

Pronunciation: US /wɪɡ/

Forms: wigs

wig means: A covering of real or artificial hair that you wear on your head.

noun

HAIR COVERINGB1

A covering of real or artificial hair that you wear on your head.

  • She wore a red wig.
  • The actor took off his wig after the show.
  • Does this shop sell wigs made from real hair?

Similar words: hairpiece

Common phrases: wear a wig, blonde wig, wig shop

verb

LOSE CONTROLC2

To act wildly because you are very excited, nervous, angry, or afraid.

  • Please don’t wig out.
  • She wigged out when the alarm sounded.
  • He starts wigging whenever his plans change.

How to use it: wig out (He wigged out when he saw the spider.)

Similar words: freak out, panic

Common phrases: wig out, wig over something, start to wig

Questions about wig

What does wig mean?

A covering of real or artificial hair that you wear on your head.

What is wig in other languages?

Türkçe: peruk · Español: peluca · Français: perruque · Deutsch: Perücke · Italiano: parrucca · 日本語: かつら

How do you pronounce wig?

It is pronounced /wɪɡ/.

How do you use wig in a sentence?

She wore a red wig. The actor took off his wig after the show.

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