wag
/wæg/
VERB
1. Moving from side to side
To swing, shake, or move repeatedly from side to side, especially a tail, head, or finger.
1.1. Moving an animal's tail
Moving the tail repeatedly from side to side, often as a sign of excitement, happiness, or agitation.
Synonyms
Antonyms
- be still
Examples
- The dog's tail began to wag excitedly when he saw his favorite toy.
- As the children approached, the friendly puppy started to wag its tail.
- In response to his owner's arrival, the loyal dog couldn't help but wag happily.
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1.2. Shaking the head
Moving the head repeatedly from side to side, often to express disagreement, disbelief, or amusement.
Synonyms
Antonyms
- be still
Examples
- Observing the amusing antics of the squirrel, the onlookers couldn't help but chuckle and wag their heads in amusement.
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1.3. Waving or shaking a finger
Moving a finger from side to side, often to warn, reprimand, or emphasize a point.
Synonyms
Examples
- A mischievous smile played on the toddler's face as she watched her father wag his finger in a playful manner.
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VERB
2. Playing truant from school
To stay away from school without permission or a valid reason.
2.1. Skipping school without permission
Deliberately missing school or lessons without authorization.
Synonyms
- play truant
- skip school
- cut class
- absent oneself
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NOUN
3. A witty or humorous person
A person known for making witty remarks, jokes, or amusing observations.
3.1. A witty and amusing person
Someone who entertains others through clever humor, funny remarks, or playful observations.
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NOUN
4. An oscillating movement
A repeated movement from side to side or back and forth.
4.1. A repeated side-to-side movement
A swinging or oscillating motion in which something moves repeatedly from one side to another.
Synonyms
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- vibration
- tremor
- twitch
- wiggle
- undulation
- movement