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Definition

To be shocked or stunned.

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Origins

From the jocular image of a person being so shocked by something that their wig falls off.

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In Context

  • "It's been a month since the notorious op-ed was published in "he failing New York Times by an anomynisssss... really an anomynisssss, gutlesssss coward" and had America's wig snatched."
  • "Take these trends and make them your own, I can't wait to have my wig snatched by the creative outfits this fall."
  • "Also, be prepared to have your wig snatched."
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