wig
Elementary (A2)
IPA: /wɪg/
KK: /wɪg/
noun
Definition
A hairpiece made of real or synthetic hair that is worn on the head for decoration, to change one's appearance, or to hide hair loss.
Example
She wore a beautiful wig for the costume party.
Conversation
I saw a really cool wig at the store yesterday.
Oh really? What did it look like?
It was long and colorful, perfect for a costume party!
That sounds amazing! You should totally get it.
Synonyms & Antonyms
Synonyms
hairpiece
toupee
headpiece
Antonyms
baldness
natural
bare
transitive verb
Definition
To scold or criticize someone sharply.
Example
The teacher wiggled the student for not doing his homework.
Tense Forms
Past: wigged
Past Participle: wigged
Conversation
Did you hear what happened at the meeting today?
No, what happened?
I had to wig my colleague for not completing his part of the project.
Root Explanation
The word 'wig' originates from the Old English 'wyg', meaning a hairpiece or false hair. It refers specifically to a covering for the head made of human or synthetic hair.
Memory Tip
Think of 'wyg' as a covering for the head, which helps you remember that a wig is a hairpiece worn on the head.
Visually Confused Words
wrig
wing
whig
twig
swig
wi