1 C1 idiomatic informal
(British/Australian slang, rare) To become aware of or to understand something previously unknown.
"It took him weeks to wig on to the fact that his colleagues were playing a prank on him."
inseparable
wig on to
C1 informal inseparable transitive
To become aware of or to understand something, often something that was previously hidden or not immediately obvious.
In plain English
To realise or figure out what is going on.
What does "wig on to" mean?
One main meaning — here's how to use it.
Usage tip
Rare British or Australian slang. Variant spelling/form of 'wig onto'. Very uncommon in modern usage. ESL learners are unlikely to encounter this except in older or regional texts.
Words that pair with "wig on to"
Natural word combinations native speakers use most often.
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How to conjugate "wig on to"
The five tense forms you'll use most often.
Base
wig on to
I/you/we/they
3rd person
wigs on to
he/she/it
Past simple
wiged on to
yesterday
Past participle
wiged on to
have + pp
-ing form
wiging on to
continuous
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