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.

• 🇫🇷Nom désignant une coiffure postiche faite de cheveux naturels ou synthétiques, portée pour la mode, la dissimulation ou les cérémonies ; en argot britannique, il signifie aussi une réprimande sévère ou une engueulade.

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.

   🇫🇷perruque

   Synonymes: 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.

   🇫🇷réprimande (argot britannique)

   Synonymes: carpetingearfullecturerebukereprimandscoldingtirade

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