As nouns the difference between zig and wig
is that zig is a sudden or sharp turn or change of direction while wig is 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.
As verbs the difference between zig and wig
is that zig is to make such a turn while wig is to put on a wig; to provide with a wig (especially of an actor etc.).
As an adjective WIG is
wing-in-ground.
zig
English
Noun
(
en noun)
A sudden or sharp turn or change of direction.
Verb
To make such a turn.
Derived terms
*zig when one should zag
See also
*zigzag
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wig
English
Noun
(
en noun)
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.
Synonyms
* hairpiece
* toupee, toupe
* peruke
* periwig
Derived terms
* bald wig
* bewigged
* fright wig
* wigmaker
* wig out
Verb
(wigg)
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.
Related terms
* wig out
See also
* earwig
* merkin
* periwig
* peruke
