fright-wig

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

nounfright-wig (plural fright-wigs)

plural fright-wigs

  1. alternativeAlternative form of fright wig.
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