Rigged vs Wigged - What's the difference?
rigged | wigged |
(for a trial, election, or competition ) pre-arranged and fixed so that the winner or outcome is decided in advance
(nautical) Having the rigging up
(rig)
(wig)
A head of real or synthetic hair worn on the head to disguise baldness; for cultural or religious reasons; for fashion; or by actors to help them better resemble the character they are portraying.
(dated, among fishermen) An old seal.
To put on a wig; to provide with a wig (especially of an actor etc.).
(colloquial) To upbraid, reprimand.
(colloquial) To become very excitable or emotional; to lose control of one's emotions.
As verbs the difference between rigged and wigged
is that rigged is (rig) while wigged is (wig).As an adjective rigged
is (for a trial, election, or competition ) pre-arranged and fixed so that the winner or outcome is decided in advance.rigged
English
Adjective
(-)- There was a vicious rumour that the final was rigged , as the defense seemed useless.
- We were ready to embark upon our journey now the vessel was rigged .