Wig: meaning, definitions and examples

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wig

 

[ wษชษก ]

Noun
Context #1 | Noun

hair

A covering for the head, consisting of a network of interwoven hair.

Synonyms

hair wig, hairpiece, toupee

Examples of usage

  • Wigs were commonly worn in the 18th century as a fashion accessory.
  • She decided to wear a wig to the costume party.
  • The judge's wig symbolizes authority in the courtroom.
  • The actor wore a wig to transform into a different character for the movie.
  • I bought a wig for the Halloween costume.
Context #2 | Noun

disguise

A false appearance designed to deceive.

Synonyms

camouflage, disguise, pretense

Examples of usage

  • He wore a wig and glasses as part of his disguise.
  • The criminal used a wig to change his appearance.
  • She put on a wig to conceal her identity.
  • The undercover agent wore a wig to blend in with the crowd.
  • The spy wore a wig to avoid detection.

Translations

Translations of the word "wig" in other languages:

๐Ÿ‡ต๐Ÿ‡น peruca

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ณ เคตเคฟเค—

๐Ÿ‡ฉ๐Ÿ‡ช Perรผcke

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ฉ rambut palsu

๐Ÿ‡บ๐Ÿ‡ฆ ะฟะตั€ัƒะบะฐ

๐Ÿ‡ต๐Ÿ‡ฑ peruka

๐Ÿ‡ฏ๐Ÿ‡ต ใ‹ใคใ‚‰

๐Ÿ‡ซ๐Ÿ‡ท perruque

๐Ÿ‡ช๐Ÿ‡ธ peluca

๐Ÿ‡น๐Ÿ‡ท peruk

๐Ÿ‡ฐ๐Ÿ‡ท ๊ฐ€๋ฐœ

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฆ ุจุงุฑูˆูƒุฉ

๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ฟ paruka

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฐ parochลˆa

๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ณ ๅ‡ๅ‘

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฎ lasulja

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ธ hรกrkolla

๐Ÿ‡ฐ๐Ÿ‡ฟ ะฟะฐั€ะธะบ

๐Ÿ‡ฌ๐Ÿ‡ช แƒžแƒแƒ แƒ˜แƒ™แƒ˜

๐Ÿ‡ฆ๐Ÿ‡ฟ parik

๐Ÿ‡ฒ๐Ÿ‡ฝ peluca

Etymology

The word 'wig' originated from the French word 'perruque' in the 1670s, referring to a fashionable head covering made of human or synthetic hair. Wigs have been used throughout history for various purposes, including fashion, cultural traditions, and disguises. In the 18th century, wigs became a symbol of status and were commonly worn by nobility and the elite. Today, wigs are still used for theatrical performances, costume parties, and to conceal hair loss.

See also: periwig, wiggle.

Word Frequency Rank

With rank #15,097, this word belongs to specialized vocabulary. While not common in everyday speech, it enriches your ability to express complex ideas.