wag

//wæɡ//
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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.

Synonym

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