What does wigging mean?
Wigging means present participle and gerund of wig.
Wigging
/ˈwɪɡɪŋ/ · verb
Meaning
present participle and gerund of wig.
Definitions by Sense
- present participle and gerund of wig
- (uncountable) The action of the verb wig (in various senses).
- (countable, British, Ireland, colloquial, dated) A telling-off or reprimand.
- (film) The practice of male stuntmen performing for actresses.
Example Sentences
His Colonel talked to him severely when the cold weather ended. That made him more wretched than ever; and it was only an ordinary ‘Colonel's wigging’!
“So why are there so few women in the stunt industry? Many point to the practice of “wigging” – which is when male stunt actors play female characters.”
Synonyms for wigging
Antonyms for wigging
Related Words
Word Forms
- wiggings
Usage Notes
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is a synonym for wigging?
Common synonyms include earwigging, wig.
What is the opposite of wigging?
The opposite depends on the specific sense.
How do you use wigging in a sentence?
His Colonel talked to him severely when the cold weather ended. That made him more wretched than ever; and it was only an ordinary ‘Colonel's wigging’!
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