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wig



Pronunciation: (wig), [key]
—n., v., wigged, wig•ging.

—n.
1. 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.
4. Brit. Informal.a wigging.
5. flip one's wig, Slang.See lid (def. 8).

—v.t.
1. to furnish with a wig.
2. Brit. Informal.to reprimand or reprove severely; scold.
3. wig out, Slang.
a. to be intoxicated with narcotic drugs.
b. to make or become wildly excited or enthusiastic: She wigs out over every rock star that comes along.

Random House Unabridged Dictionary, Copyright © 1997, by Random House, Inc., on Infoplease.

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