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wig

The correct spelling is wig.

How to pronounce wig

/wɪɡ/
noun

IPA: /wɪɡ/

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The correct spelling is wig. 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 t…

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Meanings

noun

  1. 1.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.
  2. 2.(among fishermen) An old seal.

verb

  1. 1.To put on a wig; to provide with a wig (especially of an actor etc.).
  2. 2.To upbraid, reprimand.
  3. 3.To become extremely emotional or excitable; to lose control of one's emotions.

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