wags
/wæɡz/
NOUN
1. An oscillating movement
Repeated movements from side to side, especially of an animal's tail or another movable part of the body.
1.1. Side-to-side movements
Repeated movements in which something swings, shakes, or moves from one side to another.
Synonyms
- oscillations
- swings
- sways
- waggles
- waves
Examples
- The puppy's excited wags of its tail greeted everyone at the door.
Related Words
- movements
- motions
- twitches
- vibrations
NOUN
2. Witty and humorous people
People known for their clever humor, amusing remarks, or ability to make others laugh.
2.1. Clever and humorous individuals
People who entertain others through witty remarks, jokes, playful banter, or humorous observations.
Synonyms
Examples
- The dinner party was filled with witty wags who kept everyone laughing.
Related Words
VERB
3. Moving from side to side
To move repeatedly from one side to another, especially a tail, head, or other movable part of the body.
3.1. Swinging or swaying repeatedly
Moving something back and forth or from side to side in a repeated or playful motion.
Synonyms
- swings
- sways
- waggles
- wiggles
- waves
- oscillates
- shakes
- twitches
Antonyms
- holds still
- stabilizes
Examples
- The dog wags its tail whenever its owner comes home.
- He wags his finger to express disagreement.
Related Words
3.2. Moving unsteadily
Moving with an irregular, wavering, or unsteady motion rather than remaining balanced or stable.
Synonyms
Antonyms
- steadies
- stabilizes
Examples
- The loose sign wags in the wind whenever a strong gust passes.
Related Words
- trembles
- quivers
- shudders
- staggers
VERB
4. Skipping school
To stay away from school without permission or a valid reason.
4.1. Playing truant
Deliberately missing school or classes without authorization, often to spend time elsewhere.
Synonyms
- plays truant
- cuts classes
- skips school
- absents oneself
Antonyms
- attends school
- goes to class
Examples
- The students wags school to spend the afternoon at the beach.
Related Words
- truancy
- absenteeism
- school absence
VERB
5. Moving or progressing
To be active, move, or make progress.
5.1. Being in motion
Moving or continuing to move as part of an ongoing activity or process.
Synonyms
- moves
- proceeds
- progresses
- advances
Antonyms
- stops
- halts
Examples
- The project wags along slowly despite the team's efforts.
Related Words
- activity
- motion
- development
VERB
6. Going or departing
To go away or leave a place.
6.1. Leaving a place
Going away or departing from a particular location.
Synonyms
- leaves
- departs
- goes
Antonyms
- arrives
- stays
Examples
- After the meeting, the visitors wags off toward the station.
Related Words
- departure
- exit
- withdrawal