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waggle

noun

Synonyms and Antonyms of waggle

a quick jerky movement from side to side or up and down

  • a quick waggle of her head to indicate "no"
Synonyms of waggle

swish, switch, wag, whisk
Words Related to waggle

oscillation, rock, sway, swing, waver

flap, flutter, wave, whip

flick, jerk, jolt, snap, twitch

jiggle, shake, wiggle

bob, nod

waggle

verb

Synonyms and Antonyms of waggle

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

  • the rabbit waggled its ears and hopped away
Synonyms of waggle

swish, switch, wag
Words Related to waggle

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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