Synonyms of wagging

wagging

verb

present participle of wag

1

as in flapping

to move from side to side or up and down with quick jerky motions

the cat's tail wagged back and forth in annoyance

Synonyms & Similar Words

• flapping
• flicking
• twitching
• swinging
• waggling
• swishing
• waving
• bobbing
• switching
• jerking
• swaying
• shaking
• fluttering
• rocking
• oscillating
• wavering
• flailing
• flopping
• lashing
• whipping
• flickering
• wiggling
• nodding
• jigging
• jiggling
• jolting
• beating
• jogging
• joggling

2

as in gossiping

to relate sometimes questionable or secret information of a personal nature

tongues will wag as soon as word of the house's selling price gets around

Synonyms & Similar Words

• gossiping
• talking
• tattling
• telling
• blabbing
• dishing
• revealing
• spilling the beans
• hinting
• implying
• disclosing
• intimating
• circulating
• divulging
• squealing
• suggesting
• informing
• reporting
• spilling
• blabbering
• snitching
• insinuating
• tipping (off)
• babbling
• rumoring
• confiding
• letting on
• bandying (about)
• noising (about or abroad)

Antonyms & Near Antonyms

• shutting up
• clamming up

3

as in bobbing

to make short up-and-down movements

the bird's head wagged jerkily as it looked for worms

Synonyms & Similar Words

• bobbing
• pumping
• shaking
• jerking
• nodding
• swaying
• jogging
• wiggling
• jouncing
• seesawing
• bobbling
• rocking
• swinging
• jiggling
• ducking
• wobbling
• oscillating
• undulating
• dropping

Example Sentences

Recent Examples of wagging

The Pomeranian munchkins in Munchkinland skitter around, sniffing wagging butts. — Emma Madden, Los Angeles Times, 21 Aug. 2026

These statements and actions, some conservatives said at the time in a finger-wagging tone, demonstrated that mass suicide at the feet of a power-mad dictator was the predictable result of radical left-wing politics. — James Kirchick, The Atlantic, 13 Aug. 2026

Sunday, wagging its tail and barking once, as Schmidt came out to meet the officer, Brandon Foster-Todd, the officer's body camera shows. — Grant Lancaster, Arkansas Online, 22 July 2026

Though the Colonel had many enemies, the violence of his death shocks the sleepy village and starts the tongues of the local gossips wagging. — Andreas Wiseman, Deadline, 15 July 2026

Today, these dotted dogs are living symbols of courage, companionship and tail-wagging tradition that’s an iconic part of American history. — Lauren Paige Richeson, USA Today, 15 July 2026

Bruce was next seen wrapped in towels on the boat, wagging his tail happily after being rescued. — Escher Walcott, PEOPLE, 9 June 2026

Carousel of Progress’ animatronic family — headed by John and Sarah — will remain, including Uncle Orville and Rover, the dog with the ever-wagging tail. — Dewayne Bevil, The Orlando Sentinel, 28 May 2026

But in Croisette conversations about potential runners, riders and rovers, one mutt kept wagging its tail. — Alex Ritman, Variety, 22 May 2026