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wag
What does wag mean?
An acronym for the partners of players, especially those who attract media attention at tournaments.
"The tabloids were obsessed with the WAGs at the World Cup."
Origin
British tabloid acronym: 'Wives And Girlfriends', coined around the 2006 World Cup.
Frequently asked questions
What does WAG stand for?
WAG stands for 'Wives And Girlfriends', referring to the partners of professional footballers, particularly those who draw media and tabloid attention.
Where did the term WAG come from?
It was popularised by the British tabloid press around the 2006 World Cup in Germany, when the England players' partners became a media story in their own right.
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