wag | Definition of wag

wag

verb

Synonyms and Antonyms of wag

1 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 of wag

swish, switch, waggle

Words Related to wag

oscillate, rock, sway, swing, waver

beat, flail, flap, flop, lash, whip

flick, flicker, flutter, wave

jig, jiggle, joggle, shake, twitch, wiggle

2 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 of wag

blab, dish, gossip, talk, tattle

Words Related to wag

bandy (about), circulate, noise (about or abroad), rumor

blabber, disclose, divulge, reveal, tell

hint, imply, insinuate, intimate, let on, suggest

inform, report, snitch, squeal, tip (off)

Phrases Synonymous with wag

spill the beans

Near Antonyms of wag

clam up, shut up

3 to make short up-and-down movements

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

Synonyms of wag

bob, bobble, jog, jounce, nod, pump, seesaw

Words Related to wag

jerk, jiggle, shake, wiggle, wobble (also wabble)

oscillate, rock, sway, swing, undulate