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syrup

idiom
Slang Cockney rhyming slang · East London
Meaning

wig


Origin

via syrup of figs

Examples
SIMPLE

He wears a syrup to cover his bald head.

CONTEXTUAL

I did not recognize him at first because he was wearing a new, expensive-looking syrup.

COMPLEX

The actor adjusted his syrup carefully before stepping onto the stage, hoping the bright lights would not reveal his secret.

Anchors to
Related idioms2entries
  1. 01

    flip one's wig

    To become very angry.

  2. 02

    have one's wig snatched

    To be shocked or stunned.

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