wag
//wæɡ//
Verb
wagInfinitive
wagPresent tense
waggedPast tense
waggedPast participle
waggingPresent participle
wagsThird-person singular
1
To move or cause to move rapidly back and forth or up and down, especially repeatedly.
The dog wagged its tail happily when it saw its owner.
2
(of a dog's tail) To move briskly from side to side as an expression of happiness or excitement.
The dog wagged its tail happily when it saw its owner.
3
To shake (a finger or one's head) from side to side, typically to express disapproval or warning.
The teacher wagged her finger at the noisy students.
Noun
wagSingular
wagsPlural
1
A single rapid movement from side to side.
The dog gave a wag of its tail when it saw me.
2
A person who makes jokes; a witty person or joker.
He's quite a wag and always makes everyone laugh at parties.