Definition
Definition of wigging - Reverso English Dictionary
Noun
1.
- He received a wigging from his boss for being late..
2.
filmTECH. UK the practice of male stuntmen performing for actressesTECH. UK
- The movie used wigging for the action scenes.
3.
sheepTECH. UK the shearing of wool from the head of a sheepTECH. UK
- Wigging is done before the main shearing.
Adjective
1.
- His wigging tone made everyone uncomfortable.
2.
- The wigging news left everyone thrilled.
Expressions with wigging
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receive a scolding or reprimand from someone
He got a wigging from his boss for being late.
scold someone strongly for doing something wrong
The teacher gave him a wigging for being late.
scold someone for doing something wrong
The teacher gave him a wigging for being late.
Origin of wigging
English, wig (hairpiece) + -ing (action suffix)
Examples of wigging in a sentence
She feared a wigging from her parents. Wigging was evident in the chase sequence. Critics noted the film's reliance on wigging. Wigging is essential for quality wool production. Farmers schedule wigging before the summer heat. Her wigging remarks left him speechless.
The manager's wigging attitude was hard to ignore. The wigging performance had the audience on their feet. Her wigging story captivated everyone at the party.
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- French:réprimande, réprobateur, ...
- German:Rüffel, tadelnd, ...
- Italian:ramanzina, rimproverante, ...
- Spanish:reprimenda, reprochador, ...
- Portuguese:raspanete, censurador, ...
- Chinese:训斥, 责骂的, ...
- Japanese:叱責, 叱責するような, ...
- Arabic:توبيخ, تَوْبيخي, ...
- Hebrew:נְזִיפָה, נוֹזֵף, ...
- Russian:выговор, укоризненный, ...
- Ukrainian:догана, доганний, ...
- Hindi:डांट, डांटने वाला, ...
Definition of wig - Reverso English Dictionary
Noun
1.
hairpieceartificial hair worn on the head
- She wore a colorful wig to the costume party..
2.
- He's a wig in the film industry.
Verb
1.
- He started to wig when he heard the news.
2.
hairtr. fit someone with an artificial hairpiecetr.
- The actor had to wig for the role.
Images of wig
artificial hair worn on the head
Expressions with wig
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cause someone to become extremely emotional
The horror movie really wigged her out.
become very excited or angry suddenly
Dad will flip your wig when he sees that credit-card bill.
short haircut with hair cut straight around the head
She decided to get a bob wig for a new look.
wig designed to resemble an Afro hairstyle
She wore an Afro-wig to the costume party..
wig worn by a lawyer in a courtroom
The judge noticed the lawyer's wig was slightly askew..
be shocked or stunned by something unexpected
I just saw the plot twist and had my wig snatched.
wig with wild, unkempt hair used to startle or amuse
He wore a fright wig to the Halloween party to complement his zombie costume..
cap worn under a wig to secure it
She wore a wig cap to keep her wig in place.
shrub with feathery flowers resembling smoke puffs
The garden features a beautiful wig tree in full bloom.
become very angry suddenly
When he saw the mess, he flipped his wig.
Origin of wig
English, periwig (a type of wig)
Examples of wig in a sentence
She bought a new wig for the event. The conference was attended by wigs from various industries. As a wig in politics, she had significant influence. She tends to wig when things don't go her way. Don't wig out over minor issues. She decided to wig her friend for the costume party.
The stylist will wig the model for the photoshoot.
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- French:perruque, paniquer, ...
- German:Perücke, ausflippen, ...
- Italian:parrucca, sbarellare, ...
- Spanish:peluca, alterarse, ...
- Portuguese:peruca, perder a cabeça, ...
- Chinese:假发, 情绪失控, ...
- Japanese:かつら, 動揺する, ...
- Arabic:شَعْر مُسْتَعَار, اِنْفَعَلَ, ...
- Hebrew:פֵּאָה, לְהִשְׁתּוֹלֵל, ...
- Russian:парик, волноваться, ...
- Ukrainian:перука, діяти емоційно, ...
- Hindi:विग, भावुक होना, ...
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