wigging

[ wig-ing ]

noun

, British Informal.

1. a scolding or reproof.

wigging

/ ˈwɪɡɪŋ /

noun

1. slang.
   a rebuke or reprimand
2. the shearing of wool from the head of a sheep

Word History and Origins

Origin of wigging¹

First recorded in 1805–15; wig + -ing ¹

Example Sentences

In Louis-Dreyfus, who starred opposite James Gandolfini in “Enough Said,” Holofcener has found the ideal collaborator, an actor gloriously adept at wigging out but also capable of conveying vulnerability with a persuasive honesty.

From Los Angeles Times

Following MacNair's lawsuit, the Screen Actors Guild – American Federation of Television and Radio Artists launched an investigation into wigging cases, and concluded that wigging is "not acceptable and that this should not happen again."

From Salon

It was once commonplace for studios to use stuntmen in wigs instead of female doubles, a practice known as wigging.

From Reuters

As Ben, the 46-year-old actor is comically awkward and square, fumbling over his punchlines and dropping “coolio” and “wigging out” into conversations.

From Los Angeles Times

“You’re probably going to get some incidents but with all the mental health resources in place, sports will generally know which athletes might be prone to ‘wigging out’.

From Reuters