waggly

adjective

wag·​gly -g(ə)lē 

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1

: having a wavering or wobbly course

a waggly path

2

: characterized by a waggling movement

a waggly dog

Word History

Etymology

waggle entry 1 + -y

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Rhymes for waggly

• scraggly
• straggly