waggle

verb
UK: /ˈwæɡəl/
US: /ˈwæɡəl/

  1. To move quickly from side to side or up and down.

    1. The dog's tail waggle when he is happy to see me.
    2. She saw the strange waggle of the broken antenna in the strong wind.

  2. To move or cause to move with short quick movements from side to side or up and down.

    1. The little bird waggle its tail as it hopped along the branch.
    2. He tried to waggle the loose tooth, but it was still firmly attached in his mouth.

Synonyms

flutter wiggle jiggle wag shake
waggle noun

  1. A quick movement from side to side or up and down.

    1. With a waggle of her hand, she waved goodbye.
    2. The funny waggle of the puppy's walk made everyone smile in the room.

Frequently Asked Questions

The word "waggle" in English means: To move quickly from side to side or up and down., To move or cause to move with short quick movements from side to side or up and down..

The phonetic transcription of "waggle" is /ˈwæɡəl/ in British English and /ˈwæɡəl/ in American English. Click the 🔊 button to hear both pronunciations.

Synonyms for "waggle": flutter, wiggle, jiggle, wag, shake.

Example usage of "waggle": "The dog's tail waggle when he is happy to see me.". More examples on the page.