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• noun (Context 1)
A covering for the head made of real or artificial hair, typically worn to conceal baldness, as part of a costume, or for fashion.
Usage Example
"The actor wore a heavy, powdered periwig to accurately portray an 18th-century aristocrat."
Strongest
periwig
hairpiece
Strong
toupee
• verb (Context 2)
To act erratically, lose one's mind, panic, or become wildly excited (usually followed by 'out').
Usage Example
"She completely wigged out when she discovered she had won the lottery."
Strong
freak
Weak
flip
panic
• noun (Context 3)
An informal term for a senior member of the legal profession, such as a judge or barrister, who traditionally wears a horsehair wig in court.
Usage Example
"The big wigs of the legal profession gathered to discuss the new reforms."
Strong
barrister
judge
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Wordmom. (2026). Synonyms for Wig. In Wordmom Thesaurus. Retrieved Oct 11, 2026, from https://wordmom.com/synonyms/wig