"fright wig" meaning in English

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Noun

Forms: fright wigs [plural]
Head templates: {{en-noun}} fright wig (plural fright wigs)
  1. 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. Categories (topical): Headwear Synonyms: fright-wig

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