Waggle — Meaning, Definition & Synonyms

verb noun /ˈwa-gəl/ wag·gle

Meaning & Definition of Waggle

Waggle (verb)

  1. to reel, sway, or move from side to side, wag
  2. to move frequently one way and the other, wag

Waggle (noun)

  1. an instance of waggling, a jerky motion back and forth or up and down
  2. a preliminary swinging of a golf club head back and forth over the ball before the swing

Waggle (noun) — Senses, Synonyms & Antonyms

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

    "a quick waggle of her head to indicate no"

    similar: swish, switch, wag, whisk
    related: oscillation, rock, sway, swing, waver, flap, flutter, wave, whip, flick, jerk, jolt, snap, twitch, jiggle, shake, wiggle, bob, nod

Waggle (verb) — Senses, Synonyms & Antonyms

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

    "the rabbit waggled its ears and hopped away"

    similar: swish, switch, wag
    related: 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

Synonyms, Thesaurus & Another Word for Waggle

The most common words with a similar meaning to Waggle:

swish, switch, wag, whisk

Related Words for Waggle

oscillation, rock, sway, swing, waver, flap, flutter, wave, whip, flick, jerk, jolt, snap, twitch, jiggle, shake, wiggle, bob, nod, oscillate, beat, flail, flop, lash, flicker, jig, joggle, jog

Word Forms of Waggle

Inflections: waggled, waggling

Derived words: waggly (adjective)

Origin & Etymology of Waggle

frequentative of wag:1

First known use: 1588i

Frequently Asked Questions about Waggle

What does "Waggle" mean?

"Waggle" means to reel, sway, or move from side to side, wag. As an a verb and a noun, it is defined as: to reel, sway, or move from side to side, wag. It has 2 distinct senses.

What is another word for "Waggle"?

Other words for "Waggle" include swish, switch, wag and whisk. The best synonym depends on which meaning of "Waggle" you intend.

What are different ways to say "Waggle"?

There are 32 words and phrases with a similar meaning to "Waggle". Common alternatives include swish, switch, wag and whisk.

How do you use "Waggle" in a sentence?

Examples of "Waggle" in a sentence: "a quick waggle of her head to indicate no"; "the rabbit waggled its ears and hopped away".

Is "Waggle" a noun, verb, or adjective?

"Waggle" can be used as a verb and a noun, depending on the context.

How do you pronounce "Waggle"?

"Waggle" is pronounced /ˈwa-gəl/ and divided into syllables as wag·gle.

What is the origin of the word "Waggle"?

"Waggle" comes from frequentative of wag:1. First known use: 1588i.

What is another word for "Waggle" meaning "a quick jerky movement from side to side or up and down"?

When "Waggle" (noun) means a quick jerky movement from side to side or up and down, synonyms include swish, switch, wag and whisk.