What is another word for wigs?

Pronunciation: [wˈɪɡz] (IPA)

Wigs are head coverings made of human or synthetic hair. There are numerous synonyms for the word wigs, including hairpieces, hair extensions, hair systems, toupees, and falls. Hairpieces are small wigs that cover specific areas of the scalp, while hair extensions are used to add length and volume to natural hair. Hair systems refer to wigs that cover the entire scalp and are used by people with complete hair loss. Toupees, on the other hand, are small hairpieces that cover bald areas on the top of the head. Falls are long hairpieces that attach to the back of the natural hair to add volume and length.

What are the hypernyms for Wigs?

A hypernym is a word with a broad meaning that encompasses more specific words called hyponyms.
  • Other hypernyms:

    headwear, hair adornments.

Famous quotes with Wigs

  • So many actors wear wigs nowadays. Besides, if someone is hiring me because of how I wear my hair, I don't want to work with them anyway.
    Maria Bello
  • You know, if I tell the press that I like long blonde hair, the next day there will be girls with long hair wigs outside waiting for me.
    Andy Lau
  • Basicly what I had to do was do a 7 minute board and pitch it to a room of big wigs from the network and based on that they determined if I would get a short or not.
    Craig McCracken
  • Hey, our Founding Fathers wore long hair and powdered wigs - I don't see anybody trying to look like them today, either... But we do look to them as role models.
    Leigh Steinberg
  • All the good music has already been written by people with wigs and stuff.
    Frank Zappa

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