WIGGING

What Does Wigging Mean?

Wigging means "angry" and "rebuke." Here is more information about each of these definitions of wigging, with examples of use.

Rebuke

Wigging is a word that traditionally means "rebuke" (i.e., "scolding" or "telling off"). For example:
  • The students were given a wigging for their antics during the summer ball.
  • The British Prime Minister was given a wigging by members of his own party.

Angry

Recently, wigging has come to be used as slang for "angry." For example:
  • Mom is absolutely wigging that you didn't come home last night.
  • He is wigging with me for telling him the truth about Ali.

Summary of Key Points for the First Definition

"Angry" is the most common definition for wigging on Snapchat, WhatsApp, Facebook, Twitter, Instagram, and TikTok.
Wigging
Definition:Angry
Type:Word (Slang)
Guessability:
3: Guessable
Typical Users:
Adults and Teenagers

Summary of Key Points for the Second Definition

"Rebuke" is another common definition for wigging.
Wigging
Definition:Rebuke
Type:Word
Guessability:
3: Guessable
Typical Users:
Adults

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An Academic Look at Wigging

Whether used with the meaning "angry" or "rebuke," wigging is a slang word. Slang refers to words, phrases and uses of language that are regarded as very informal and which are often restricted to a special context or a particular group of users.

Example of Wigging Used in a Text

Wigging

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See Also

ANGRY REACT (angry emoticon) :@ (angry emoticon) >:O (angry emoticon) D:< (angry emoticon) AGGY (agitated, angry, annoyed) DROVE (angry) RAGING (very angry) SALTY (upset, bitter) WIG (exclamation of surprise or delight)