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
1
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 notesIn plain EnglishThe action of wagging — swinging back and forth repeatedly.
Common pairings
tail wagging
tongues wagging
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Word forms
- Plural
- waggings
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The _____ of the dog's tail sped up as we got closer to the park.
Rhymes for wagging
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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.
