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wag

/wæɡ/
Meanings
  • Verb

    To move the tail of an animal from side to side in a playful or teasing manner.

    - "The dog wagged its tail when it saw its owner."
    - "The monkey wagged its behind in amusement."
  • Verb

    To speak idly or without substance.

    - "Don't just wag your jaws about it; do something."
    - "He was wagging his tongue, but he had no real answers."
Pronunciation
  1. /wæɡ/



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Rhymes
Words rhyming with wag
rag , drag , flag , tag
Homophones
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  1. Wage (English) : Payment for work or services.

  2. Wag (Scottish) : A leader or chief.

Variants
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wag , wagged , wagger , waggers , wagging , wags , chin-wag , chin-wags , chin-wagged , chin-wagging
Forms
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wagged, wags, wagging

Etymology
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Old English 'wagan' meaning 'to shake, rock, or move back and forth'.

Trivia
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  1. The term 'wagging the dog' is used in politics to refer to a diversionary tactic used to distract the public from a more serious issue.

  2. In the United States, the term 'wag the dog' became popular after the release of the 1997 film of the same name.

Related Concepts
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  1. Tail: The part of an animal's body that extends from the vertebral column and is typically covered in fur or scales.

  2. Playfulness: A behavior or attitude characterized by enjoyment, lightheartedness, and a sense of fun.

Culture
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In literature, 'wag' has been used to describe a playful or teasing dog, as well as a person who speaks idly or without substance.

How to Memorize "wag"

  1. visualize

    - Imagine a dog wagging its tail.
    - Visualize yourself wagging a fan to cool yourself down.

  2. associate

    - Associate 'wag' with a dog wagging its tail.
    - Link 'wag' with the idea of speaking idly.

  3. mnemonics

    - Remember 'Wag' as 'Wagging Tail' or 'Words And Gossip'.

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