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wig

[wig] noun, verb, wigged, wig⋅ging.
–noun
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. British Informal. a wigging.
–verb (used with object)
5. to furnish with a wig.
6. British Informal. to reprimand or reprove severely; scold.
7. 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.
8. flip one's wig, Slang. lid (def. 9).

Origin:
1665–75; short for periwig


wigless, adjective
wiglike, adjective
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wig   (wĭg)   
n.  An artificial covering of human or synthetic hair worn on the head for personal adornment, as part of a costume, or to conceal baldness.
tr.v.   wigged, wig·ging, wigs
To scold or censure.
Phrasal Verb(s):
wig out Slang To make or become wildly excited, enthusiastic, or crazy.

[Short for periwig.]
The American Heritage® Dictionary of the English Language, Fourth Edition
Copyright © 2009 by Houghton Mifflin Company.
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Word Origin & History

wig 
1675, shortened form of periwig. Meaning "person who wears a wig (professionally)" is from 1828. The verb meaning "to behave hysterically" (usually with out) is attested from 1955, from notion in to flip one's wig. Cf. dash my wig!, a former mild imprecation (1797), also wigs on the green (1856), Ir. colloquial for "a fight or rumble" (since wigs are likely to get detached from owners in such an event).
Online Etymology Dictionary, © 2001 Douglas Harper
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Idioms & Phrases

wig

In addition to the idiom beginning with wig, also see flip one's lid (wig).

The American Heritage® Dictionary of Idioms by Christine Ammer.
Copyright © 1997. Published by Houghton Mifflin.
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