waggle

¹wag·gle

verb \ˈwa-gəl\

wag·gledwag·gling\-g(ə-)liŋ\

Definition of WAGGLE

intransitive verb

: to reel, sway, or move from side to side : wag

transitive verb

: to move frequently one way and the other : wag

— wag·gly \-g(ə-)lē\ adjective

Examples of WAGGLE

1. He can waggle his ears.
2. He can make his ears waggle.

Origin of WAGGLE

frequentative of ¹wag

First Known Use: 1588

Related to WAGGLE

Synonyms: swish, switch, wag

Related Words: oscillate, rock, sway, swing, waver; beat, flail, flap, flop, lash, whip; flick, flicker, flutter, wave; jerk, jolt; jig, jiggle, joggle, shake, twitch, wiggle; bob, jog, nod

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Rhymes with WAGGLE

draggle, gaggle, haggle, straggle