Pronunciation: /wæɡ/
noun a quick movement from side to side or up and down
A1 The dog's tail was wagging happily.
A2 I could hear the faint sound of a dog's wag as it approached.
B1 The wag of the dog's tail indicated its excitement.
B2 She greeted me with a friendly wag of her tail.
C1 The rhythmic wag of the dog's tail was a comforting sight.
C2 The dog's wag was a clear sign of its joy in seeing its owner.
verb to move rapidly from side to side or up and down, typically in a playful or teasing manner
A1 The dog wagged its tail happily.
A2 She wagged her finger at him in disapproval.
B1 The students wagged their pens eagerly as they waited for the test to begin.
B2 The politician wagged his tongue, promising great changes.
C1 The horse wagged its mane as it galloped across the field.
C2 The comedian wagged his jokes skillfully, keeping the audience entertained.
formal The dog's tail began to wag when its owner returned home.
informal I can always tell when my dog is happy because his tail starts to wag.
slang That new puppy is so cute, I just want to give it a good belly rub and watch it wag its tail.
figurative The politician tried to wag the dog by diverting attention away from the real issues.
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