1. to move back and forth or up and down repeatedly

1. a person who makes jokes or witty remarks
Usage: informal

Examples

• The dog wagged its tail when it saw its owner.
• She wagged her finger at the misbehaving child.
• The tree branches wagged in the strong wind.
• He’s quite the office wag, always making everyone laugh.
• The old wag entertained us with his clever stories.
• Don’t wag your head at me like that.