wag

7 definitions • 6 examples

(especially of a tail or finger) to move from side to side or up and down, especially quickly and repeatedly, or to cause this to happen:

The little dog's tail wagged in delight.

He wagged his finger sternly at the two boys.

to be absent from school without permission:

There were days I would wag school and go for a ride on my bike.

I used to wag it a lot. I didn't like school.

(especially of a tail or finger) a movement from side to side or up and down:

With a single wag of her finger she managed to convey her total disapproval.

a humorous person who likes to make jokes

informal abbreviation for wife and girlfriend: a woman who is a wife or girlfriend, especially of a well-known sports player

(esp. of a tail or finger) to move from side to side or up and down, usually quickly and repeatedly, or to cause this to happen:

[ T ] When she came in, the dog sprang to its feet and wagged its tail.