wagging

Meanings

• Verb

  The act of moving the tail of a dog from side to side in a rhythmic manner, often as a sign of friendliness or excitement.

  - "The dog wagged its tail when it saw its owner."
  - "After a long walk, the dog began wagging its tail."

• Verb

  To move or shake something back and forth, especially in a rhythmic or agitated manner.

  - "The leaves wagged in the wind."
  - "The flag wagged in the breeze."

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Rhymes

Words rhyming with wagging
bargaining , arranging , rearranging , straining

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Variants

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wag , wagged , wagger , waggers , wagging , wags , get tongues wagging , set tongues wagging , set/get tongues wagging , the tail wagging the dog , tongues (are) wagging , tongues are wagging , tongues wagging , chin-wag , chin-wagged , chin-wagging , chin-wags

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Etymology

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The word 'wagging' comes from the Old English word 'wagan', which means 'to shake, to move to and fro'.

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Trivia

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1. Did you know that dogs wag their tails more to the right than to the left? This is a result of the dominant side of their brain being associated with positive emotions.

2. Wagging is not just a behavior exhibited by dogs. Many other animals, including monkeys and rabbits, also wag their tails.

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Related Concepts

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1. Tail wagging: A specific behavior exhibited by dogs, where they move their tails from side to side in a rhythmic manner. This behavior is often used as an indicator of a dog's emotional state.

2. Body language: The way animals, including dogs, communicate through posture, facial expressions, and body movements. Tail wagging is an important aspect of a dog's body language.

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Culture

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Wagging is a common behavior among dogs and is often seen as a sign of friendliness or excitement. In literature and art, wagging has been used to depict the emotional state of dogs and to convey a sense of playfulness or happiness.

How to Memorize "wagging"

1. visualize
   

   - Imagine a dog wagging its tail back and forth. Visualize the tail moving from side to side in a rhythmic motion.

2. associate
   

   - Associate the word 'wagging' with the image of a happy dog wagging its tail.

3. mnemonics
   

   - Use the mnemonic 'Willie And Gary Get Happy' to remember the definition of wagging - 'Willie' stands for 'Wagging' and 'Gary' stands for 'Gets Happy'.

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