Definition of "wig" in English

noun

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. A bigwig

3. (dated, among fishermen) An old seal.

verb

1. To put on a wig; to provide with a wig (especially of an actor etc.).

2. (transitive, colloquial) To upbraid, reprimand.

3. (intransitive, colloquial, slang) To act in an extremely emotional way; to be overly excited, irritable, nervous, or fearful; behave erratically.

   • That guy must be high. Look how he's wigging.

4. (transitive, MLE, slang) To shoot in the head.

interjection

1. (LGBTQ, Internet slang) An expression of shock.