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snatching wigs 

The act of figuratively losing your hair (wig) in response to a particularly amazing or shocking information or situation, to signify that you nearly lost your shit. The imagery is that said wig a) flies through the air; b) may interfere with air traffic if a group of wigs are snatched; c) may be seen from space if reacting to really fantastic events or information. This is deadass the highest form of reaction. Antonyms include Low-key
When BigHit Entertainment dropped the comeback date for BTS with no warning, they were snatching wigs AGAIN and sent them into orbit.

When John Cena stanned kpop, he was basically snatching wigs off nearly every fandom.

At Coachella, when the shadows of Destiny's Child appeared, Queen Bey & company were snatching wigs off everyone in attendance, those watching online, and those who hadn't even seen it yet.
snatching wigs by Hallyuhoo May 27, 2018
Word of the Day on July 15, 2019
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Snatching wigs 

Stealing titles/claims to fame. Became popular after youtube video of a Brazilian Drag Queen literally having her wig snatched by a loser became viral.
Did you see how the Harry Potter movie broke worldwide records?!? Snatching wigs left and right.
Snatching wigs by HeyRedRock July 18, 2011

Snatching wigs 

When someone shocks you, angers you or you gets excited.
¨ Did she just- ouuu Im finna start snatching wigs.

¨ You must be snatch my wig¨
Snatching wigs by obsessiveBTSstan November 7, 2018

snatching wigs 

To humiliate someone. Likely derives from cat fights, where women would grab at each others hair.
That girl would not take no shit. She was snatching wigs and taking names.
snatching wigs by KeenObserver June 11, 2011

Snatching wigs 

Snatching Wigs basically means your amazing the people around you. Leaving the shook as one would say it. There is also another phrase with wig in it.
*Fine ass boys walk pass*
Me: ooo they snatching wigs
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