Wagged Meaning in English
word · lemma: wag
ˈwæɡd
WAGD
wˈæɡd
WAGD
Definition
Moved something rapidly back and forth, usually used for tails, fingers, or objects being shaken.
Usage & Nuances
Mostly describes animals' tails, sometimes people wag fingers (in warning/disapproval). Used in the past tense here. Often playful or expressive. Not to be confused with 'wave' (a greeting/salutation gesture).
Spanish: meneó - movió (cola)Portuguese (BR): balançou - abanouPortuguese (PT): abanou - balançouChinese (Simplified): 摇动Chinese (Traditional): 搖動Hindi: हिलायाArabic: هزَّBengali: নাড়িয়েছিল - দোলানো (পশুর লেজের জন্য)Russian: вилял - махалJapanese: 振った - 揺らしたVietnamese: vẫy - lắcKorean: 흔들었다Turkish: salladıUrdu: ہلایاIndonesian: mengibaskan - menggerakkan
Example Sentences
The dog wagged its tail.
basic
She wagged her finger at me.
basic
The little boy wagged his toy.
basic
Her ponytail wagged as she ran.
natural
The excited dog wagged and barked at the door.
natural
He wagged his head, refusing the offer.
natural