1. a short, bushy wig; a wig with the hair cut short and standing out from the head
Usage: historical; chiefly British

Examples

• The actor wore a buzzwig to portray the 18th-century character.
• In historical portraits, gentlemen often displayed their buzzwigs as a sign of fashion.
• The costume designer selected a buzzwig for authenticity in the period drama.
• He adjusted his buzzwig before stepping onto the stage.
• The museum's collection included several examples of buzzwigs from the Georgian era.