wigging

[ wig-ing ]

Phonetic (Standard)IPA

noun

, British Informal.

wigging

/ ˈwɪɡɪŋ /

Origin of wigging¹

First recorded in 1805–15; wig + -ing ¹

As soon as I glanced at it I saw that I was in for a wigging.

I shall get a severe wigging as it is for exceeding my leave.

I am glad, however, the czar gave the general a wigging, for he spoke brutally to me on my arrival.

The Captain at once thanked me for doing so, called him up at once, and gave him a good wigging.

As for trenchdwellers like myself, we never came in touch with them except when we were in for a wigging.

April 24, 2024gallimaufry

[gal-uh-maw-free ]

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