syrup of figs
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Meaning · English
A wig.
Register: slang
Where it’s used:
Used
American English
Sources & notes
Adapted from English Wiktionary (CC BY-SA 4.0, retrieved 2026-07-30 via kaikki.org).
Common questions
What does “syrup of figs” mean?
A wig.
Is “syrup of figs” formal or informal?
syrup of figs is generally slang.