wig

• Существительное, обозначающее головной убор из натуральных или синтетических волос, который носят в целях моды, маскировки или для церемоний; также используется в британском сленге для обозначения строгого выговора или нагоняя.

A noun referring to a head covering made of natural or synthetic hair, worn for fashion, disguise, or ceremonial purposes; also used in British slang to denote a severe scolding or reprimand.

1. HairpieceA2formal

   A covering for the head made of real or synthetic hair, worn for fashion, disguise, or to conceal baldness.

   Парик

   • The actor wore a wig for his role in the historical film.
   • She bought a new wig to change her hairstyle temporarily.
   • He uses a wig to cover his thinning hair.

   Synonymshairpieceperiwigperukerugtoupee

2. Scolding (British slang)C1informalbritish

   A severe reprimand or telling-off.

   Выговор

   • The teacher gave him a right wig for being late again.
   • He got a wig from his boss after missing the deadline.
   • She received a proper wig for her careless mistake.

   Synonymscarpetingearfullecturerebukereprimandscoldingtirade