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wig

/wɪɡ/
Meanings
  • noun

    A type of head covering, often made of fabric and worn on the head to protect it or for decorative purposes.

    - "She wore a wig made of human hair."
    - "The actor wore a wig for his role in the play."
    - "He shaved his head and wore a wig for his cancer treatment."
Pronunciation
  1. /wɪɡ/



    Source: "https://commons.wikimedia.org/w/index.php?curid=1780496"
Synonyms

hairpiece , periwig , peruke , toupe , toupee
Rhymes
Words rhyming with wig
big , dig , hig , pig , rig
Homophones
Words having the same pronunciation but different meanings, origins, or spelling,

  1. wig (en) : A type of boat with a flat bottom and a square sail.

Variants
List of all variants of wig that leads to same result
wig , wigs , wigged , wigging , fright wig , fright wigs , flip her lid , flip her wig , flip his lid , flip his wig , flip one's lid , flip one's wig , flip their lid , flip their wig
Etymology
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Old English 'wigg' meaning 'hair', or from Middle English 'wigge' meaning 'a covering for the head'.

Trivia
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  1. Wigs have been worn for thousands of years, with evidence dating back to ancient Egypt.

  2. Some wigs can cost thousands of dollars, especially those made of real human hair.

  3. Wigs can be made from a variety of materials, including human hair, synthetic fibers, and animal fur.

Related Concepts
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  1. hairpiece: A type of wig that is attached to a base and can be secured to the scalp with adhesive or clips.

  2. wig stand: A device used to store and display wigs when not in use.

Culture
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Wigs have been used for various purposes throughout history, including religious and cultural traditions, as well as for practical reasons such as hair loss or protection from the sun. In literature and art, wigs have been depicted in paintings, sculptures, and photographs, and have been used as symbols of power, wealth, and identity.

How to Memorize "wig"

  1. visualize

    - Imagine a person wearing a wig. Visualize the material, color, and style of the wig. Try to imagine how it looks on the person's head.

  2. associate

    - Associate the word 'wig' with the concept of head coverings. Think of different types of wigs and how they are used.

  3. mnemonics

    - Use the acronym 'WHIG' to remember the meaning of 'wig': 'W' for 'Wearable', 'H' for 'Head', 'I' for 'Insulation', 'G' for 'Garment'.

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