Meaning of the word wig in English

What does wig mean in English? Explore the meaning, pronunciation, and specific usage of this word with Lingoland.

wig

US /wɪɡ/
UK /wɪɡ/
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Noun

a covering for the head made of real or artificial hair, worn by judges and barristers in some courts of law or by some people to disguise baldness or for theatrical purposes.

Example:
She wore a blonde wig for the costume party.
The actor had to wear a historical wig for his role.

Verb

to make someone very angry or excited

Example:
The constant noise started to wig him out.
That sudden scare really wigged me out.