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wagging

UK
/ˈwæɡɪŋ/
US
/ˈwæɡɪŋ/

Translations

waggingnoun
waggings
pl
The dog's wagging was a sign of its happiness.
Виляние собаки было признаком её счастья.
Additional translations
качание
махание
Synonyms
swaying
oscillation
shaking
twitching
flapping
wagginggerund / present participle
UK
/ˈwæɡɪŋ/
US
/ˈwæɡɪŋ/
Used attributively to describe something that is moving side to side or up and down, e.g., "a wagging tail"
wagverb

wagging

Gerund

wagged
Past Simple
wagged
Past Participle
wagging
Gerund
UK
/wæɡ/
US
/wæɡ/
The dog wags its tail when it's happy.
Собака машет хвостом, когда она счастлива.
Additional translations
колебаться
вилять
Synonyms
shake
flap
swing
sway
move
waggerund / present participle

wagging

Used attributively to describe something that is moving back and forth, esp. a tail or finger.
Synonyms
oscillating
fluttering
shaking
trembling
waggling
flicking
bobbing
swaying
swinging

Definitions

waggingnoun
The act of moving something from side to side or up and down, typically referring to a tail or finger.
The dog's wagging was a clear sign of its excitement to see its owner.
wagginggerund / present participle
Moving from side to side or up and down; in motion.
The dog greeted us with a wagging tail.
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.
waggerund / present participle
Moving quickly or repeatedly from side to side.
The dog’s wagging tail thumped against the door.
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