fright wigs

A form of fright wig — A wig, usually worn for humorous or novelty effect, having voluminous, frizzy, long hair, suggesting the hair "standing on end" of a person who is extremely frightened or who has experienced a powerful electric shock.

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Meanings

noun
  1. pluralplural of fright wig
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