wig: Meaning and Definition of

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. a wigging.
  5. See(def. 8).
—v.t.
  1. to furnish with a wig.
  2. to reprimand or reprove severely; scold.
  3. She wigs out over every rock star that comes along.
    1. to be intoxicated with narcotic drugs.
    2. 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.
See also:
  • wig (Thesaurus)