wig Meaning & Definition
What Does Wig Mean?
Wig is a symbol that means ISO 639-3 language code for Wik-Ngathana. As a noun, it means 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. As a verb, it means To put on a wig; to provide with a wig (especially of an actor etc.).
Wig at a Glance
| Part of speech | symbol, noun, verb, interjection |
|---|---|
| Pronunciation | //wɪɡ// |
| Syllables | 1 |
| Synonyms | wigging, hairpiece and periwig |
| Plural | wigs |
| Verb forms | wigs, wigging, wigged |
Wig Definition (Symbol)
- ISO 639-3 language code for Wik-Ngathana.
Wig as a Noun
- 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.
- A bigwig.
- An old seal.
Wig as a Verb
- To put on a wig; to provide with a wig (especially of an actor etc.).
- To upbraid, reprimand.
- To act in an extremely emotional way; to be overly excited, irritable, nervous, or fearful; behave erratically.
That guy must be high. Look how he's wigging.
- To shoot in the head.
Wig as an Interjection
- An expression of shock. (Can we add an example for this sense?)
Noun
- (among fishermen) An old seal.
Verb
- To become extremely emotional or excitable; to lose control of one's emotions.
Synonyms of Wig
Wig synonyms and antonyms →Antonyms of Wig
No antonyms or near antonyms are listed by the available sources for this entry.
Wig in a Sentence
That guy must be high. Look how he's wigging.
Word Forms & Grammar
wig (plural wigs)
wig (third-person singular simple present wigs, present participle wigging, simple past and past participle wigged)
wig
Words That Rhyme With Wig
Origin of Wig
Clipping of periwig, itself an alteration of French perruque. The meaning of "to reprimand" perhaps came from this being something a bigwig would do or perhaps from the expressions to flip one's wig, wigs on the green, or dash my wig!
Wig Pronunciation
Wig is pronounced //wɪɡ// and has 1 syllable.
Common Questions About Wig
Is wig a symbol or a noun?
Wig is mainly used as a symbol, but it can also be used as a noun, a verb and an interjection.
What is another word for wig?
Close synonyms of wig are wigging, hairpiece and periwig. See the full list of wig synonyms and antonyms.
What is the plural of wig?
The plural of wig is wigs.
What is the past tense of wig?
The past tense of wig is wigged. The present participle is wigging.