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wag

UK
/wæɡ/
US
/wæɡ/

Translations

wagnoun
wags
pl
UK
/wæɡ/
US
/wæɡ/
The office wag always had a witty comment to lighten the mood during meetings.
Le plaisantin du bureau avait toujours une remarque spirituelle pour détendre l’atmosphère pendant les réunions.
remuementSe dit surtout du remuement de la queue.
The dog's wag was a clear sign that he was thrilled to see his owner.
Le remuement de la queue du chien était un signe clair qu’il était ravi de revoir son maître.
Additional translations
sècheFamilier, Australie et Nouvelle-Zélande.
Synonyms
sway
tail
swing
flap
wagverb
wagged
Past Simple
wagged
Past Participle
wagging
Gerund
UK
/wæɡ/
US
/wæɡ/
agiterSouvent avec un geste de menace ou de réprimande.
She wagged her finger at the children to warn them to stop misbehaving.
Elle agitait le doigt vers les enfants pour leur signaler d’arrêter de mal se comporter.
The dog wagged its tail excitedly when it saw its owner.
Le chien remuait la queue avec excitation quand il a vu son maître.
Additional translations
sécherFamilier, Australie et Nouvelle-Zélande.
jaserFamilier, pour parler beaucoup ou indiscrètement.
Synonyms
swing
flap
move
shake
sway

Definitions

wagnoun
A person who makes jokes or is known for their humorous behavior.
The office wag always had a witty comment to lighten the mood during meetings.
A movement of a dog's tail from side to side, often indicating happiness or excitement.
The dog's wag was a clear sign that he was thrilled to see his owner.
Austral., NZ slang: an act of staying away from school or work without permission; a person who does so.
They were caught after a two-day wag from school.
wagverb
To move or cause to move rapidly back and forth.
The dog wagged its tail excitedly when it saw its owner.
To move (a finger or hand) to signal disapproval or reprimand.
She wagged her finger at the children to warn them to stop misbehaving.
To move (one's tongue) in talking, especially in a gossiping or idle manner.
He wagged his tongue about the latest office rumors.
Austral., NZ slang: to stay away from school or work without permission; to play truant.
They decided to wag school and spend the day at the beach.
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