buzz wig

1 of 2

noun (1)

: a large bushy wig

buzzwig

2 of 2

noun (2)

buzz·​wig

ˈbəˌzwig

: a person wearing a buzz wig

specifically : bigwig

Word History

Etymology

Noun (1)

perhaps from buzz entry 3

Noun (2)

buzz wig

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