wagging

[ˈwæɡɪŋ]

wagging Definition

  • 1the action of moving a body part, especially the tail, rapidly and repeatedly from side to side or up and down
  • 2to move (a body part) rapidly and repeatedly from side to side or up and down

Using wagging: Examples

Take a moment to familiarize yourself with how "wagging" can be used in various situations through the following examples!

  • Example

    The dog was wagging its tail excitedly.

  • Example

    She was wagging her finger at him in disapproval.

  • Example

    The bird's tail feathers were wagging in the wind.

wagging Synonyms and Antonyms

Synonyms for wagging

Phrases with wagging

  • to deliberately divert attention from something of greater importance to something of lesser importance

    Example

    The government was accused of trying to wag the dog by announcing a minor policy change to distract from a major scandal.

  • wag one's tongue

    to talk excessively or gossip

    Example

    She's always wagging her tongue about other people's business.

  • tail-wagging

    friendly and enthusiastic

    Example

    The puppy's tail-wagging greeting was a sign of his excitement to see us.

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Summary: wagging in Brief

'Wagging' [ˈwæɡɪŋ] refers to the rapid and repeated movement of a body part, especially the tail. It can be used to describe the movement of other body parts as well. The phrase 'wag the dog' means to divert attention from something important to something less important, while 'wag one's tongue' means to talk excessively or gossip. 'Tail-wagging' describes a friendly and enthusiastic demeanor.

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