1. present participle of bewwig; to put a wig on someone; to cover with a wig
Usage: often used in historical or theatrical contexts
2. to scold or reprimand someone severely
Usage: informal; chiefly British; archaic

1. the act or process of putting on or wearing a wig
Usage: often used in historical or theatrical contexts

Examples

• The actor spent an hour bewigging before the performance.
• The costume department was bewigging all the extras for the period drama.
• She received a thorough bewigging from her mother for arriving home late.
• The theatrical production involved elaborate bewigging of the entire cast.
• He was bewigged and ready for the 18th-century ball scene.