Wags Word Meaning

Etymology:

Middle English (as a verb): from the Germanic base of Old English wagian ‘to sway’

Audio Pronunciation:

Definition:

(especially with reference to an animal's tail) move or cause to move rapidly to and fro

Short Definition:

move or cause to move rapidly to and fro

Examples:

• his tail began to wag
• the dog went out, wagging its tail

Audio Pronunciation:

Definition:

a single rapid movement from side to side

Short Definition:

single rapid movement from side

Examples:

• a chirpy wag of the head