noun

wagging

Wagging (noun) means the repeated side-to-side movement of something. Example: “The wagging of the dog's tail sped up as we got closer to the park.”

noun

The repeated side-to-side movement of something.

"The wagging of the dog's tail sped up as we got closer to the park."

How to use wagging

Learner’s notes

In plain EnglishThe action of wagging — swinging back and forth repeatedly.

Common pairings

tail wagging tongues wagging

Word forms

waggings plural

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The _____ of the dog's tail sped up as we got closer to the park.

Rhymes for wagging

lagging nagging tagging bagging sagging gagging ragging dragging bragging shagging

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Frequently asked questions

What does “wagging” mean?

The word “wagging” means the repeated side-to-side movement of something. In plain terms, the action of wagging — swinging back and forth repeatedly.

How do you use “wagging” in a sentence?

Here is “wagging” used in a sentence: “The wagging of the dog's tail sped up as we got closer to the park.”

What part of speech is “wagging”?

“Wagging” is a noun.

What is the meaning of wagging?

"wagging" (noun) means the repeated side-to-side movement of something.