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wag

/wæɡ/

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noun

An oscillating movement.

Examples :

"The dog's happy wag of the tail showed he was excited for his walk. "

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noun

A witty person.

Examples :

"My sister is a real wag; she always has a funny story to tell. "

person character entertainment

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verb

To swing from side to side, such as of an animal's tail, or someone's head, to express disagreement or disbelief.

Examples :

"The dog's tail would wag excitedly whenever he saw his owner come home. "

body action animal communication

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verb

To play truant from school.

Examples :

"Tommy wagged school today because he felt sick. "

education action

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verb

To be in action or motion; to move; progress.

Examples :

"The construction crew watched as the heavy equipment began to wag, preparing to lift the steel beam into place. "

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verb

To go; to depart.

Examples :

"The dog wagged its tail and then wagged its way out of the park. "