1
a
: a manufactured covering of natural or synthetic hair for the head
b
2
: an act of wigging : rebuke
wigged; wigging
: to scold severely
slang
: to lose one's composure or reason : freak
—usually used with out
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Examples of wig in a Sentence
Noun
She was wearing a blonde wig.
the cancer patient started wearing a wig after losing all of her hair from chemotherapy
Verb
with her claustrophobia, it wouldn't take a day for her to wig out on a submarine
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Rachel Murphy, Health, 8 Jan. 2025
In addition to the sheer quantity of unique garments required to be a serious competitor on the show, there’s also the cost of makeup, quality wigs, and shoes — not to mention the backup looks, makeover challenge looks, and all prepared weeks before filming on an extremely tight turnaround.
—James Factora, Them, 8 Jan. 2025
Badu suggested her own wigs be used, but Bowman refused.
—Laura Sirikul, Variety, 6 Jan. 2025
In the past, Jenner has worn wigs for her hair changes, but the photo in her post showed her hair in the midst of the coloring process.
—Rachel Raposas, People.com, 31 Dec. 2024
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Noun
Providing Comprehensive Support at No Cost The Center offers comprehensive support services for cancer patients at no cost, including therapy, wigs, support groups, nutrition and fitness guidance, and bodywork.
—Rachel Murphy, Health, 8 Jan. 2025
In addition to the sheer quantity of unique garments required to be a serious competitor on the show, there’s also the cost of makeup, quality wigs, and shoes — not to mention the backup looks, makeover challenge looks, and all prepared weeks before filming on an extremely tight turnaround.
—James Factora, Them, 8 Jan. 2025
Badu suggested her own wigs be used, but Bowman refused.
—Laura Sirikul, Variety, 6 Jan. 2025
In the past, Jenner has worn wigs for her hair changes, but the photo in her post showed her hair in the midst of the coloring process.
—Rachel Raposas, People.com, 31 Dec. 2024
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“Wig.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/wig. Accessed 21 Jan. 2025.
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