wig

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.

• 🇪🇸Sustantivo que designa una cubierta para la cabeza hecha de cabello natural o sintético, usada por moda, para disimular la calvicie o en ceremonias; también se usa en jerga británica para referirse a una reprimenda severa o regaño.

1. Hairpiece A2 formal

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

   • 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.

   🇪🇸Peluca

   Sinónimos: hairpieceperiwigperukerugtoupee

2. Scolding (British slang) C1 informal british

   A severe reprimand or telling-off.

   • 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.

   🇪🇸regaño, bronca

   Sinónimos: carpetingearfullecturerebukereprimandscoldingtirade

• wigs plural form
• wigs' possessive plural form
• wig's possessive singular form