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wigging

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wig  (wg)
n.
An artificial covering of human or synthetic hair worn on the head for personal adornment, as part of a costume, or to conceal baldness.
tr.v. wigged, wig·ging, wigs
To scold or censure.
Phrasal Verb:
wig out Slang
To make or become wildly excited, enthusiastic, or crazy.

[Short for periwig.]

wigging
Noun
Brit old-fashioned slang a reprimand [origin unknown]
ThesaurusLegend:  Synonyms Related Words Antonyms
Noun1.wigging - British slang for a scolding
chiding, objurgation, scolding, tongue-lashing - rebuking a person harshly
Translations
Spanish wigging [ˈwɪgɪŋ] n (BRIT) (col) → rapapolvo, bronca
French wigging [ˈwɪgɪŋ] n (Brit) (inf) → savon m, engueulade f
German wigging [ˈwɪgɪŋ] (Brit) (inf) nStandpauke f
Italian wigging [ˈwɪgɪŋ] n (BRIT ) (col) → lavata di capo

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