waggles
/ˈwæɡəlz/
NOUN
1. A wobbling or back-and-forth movement
A repeated movement from side to side, often involving short, irregular, or unsteady motions.
1.1. Wobbling or oscillating movement
A repeated side-to-side movement in which something wobbles, sways, or rocks irregularly.
Synonyms
- wobbles
- oscillations
- sways
- rocks
- swings
Related Words
- vibrations
- quivers
- tremors
- undulations
1.2. Golf club preparation movement
Small preliminary movements of a golf club head back and forth over the ball before making a stroke.
Synonyms
- club waggles
Related Words
- golf swing
- backswing
- pre-shot routine
VERB
2. To move repeatedly with short motions
To move or cause something to move with repeated short, quick, or irregular motions, especially from side to side.
2.1. Moving a body part back and forth
Moving a tail, head, finger, or another body part repeatedly with short, quick movements.
Synonyms
Examples
- The puppy waggles its tail in delight whenever it sees its favorite treat.
- The child waggles his fingers as he tries to catch the attention of his friends across the playground.
- As the bird landed on the feeder, it waggles its head to assess the available seeds.
Related Words
- flaps
- flutters
- shakes
- swishes
- waves
2.2. Shaking or swinging an object
Moving an object repeatedly with short or irregular motions, causing it to shake, swing, or wobble.
Synonyms
- jiggles
- joggles
- jolts
- shakes
- flaps
- swings
- oscillates
- rocks
Examples
- During the music festival, the crowd waggles glow sticks in unison, creating a mesmerizing display.
- In the breeze, the leaves of the trees waggles, creating a soothing rustling sound.