waggle

²waggle

noun

Definition of WAGGLE

1

: an instance of waggling : a jerky motion back and forth or up and down

2

: a preliminary swinging of a golf club head back and forth over the ball before the swing

Examples of WAGGLE

1. <a quick waggle of her head to indicate “no”>

First Known Use of WAGGLE

circa 1866

Related to WAGGLE

Synonyms: swish, switch, ¹wag, whisk

Related Words: oscillation, rock, sway, swing, waver; flap, flutter, wave, whip; flick, jerk, jolt, snap, twitch; jiggle, shake, wiggle; bob, nod

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Rhymes with WAGGLE

haggle, straggle