waggle
English
/ˈwaɡəl/
verb
Definitions
- (transitive) To move (something) with short, quick motions; to wobble.
- (intransitive) To reel, sway, or move from side to side; to move with a wagging motion; to waddle.
Etymology
Suffix from English wag (rogue, waghalter).
Origin
English
wag
Gloss
rogue, waghalter
Timeline
Distribution of cognates by language
Geogrpahic distribution of cognates
Cognates and derived terms
- awag English
- bewag English
- finger-wag English
- wag English
- wag-halter English
- waggable English
- wagger English
- waggery English
- waggie English
- waggish English
- waggler English
- waggly English
- waggy English
- wagpastie English
- wagsome English
- wagster English
- wagtail English
- Wackeldackel German
- Wackelkontakt German
- Wackelpudding German
- Wackelzahn German
- wackelig German
- wackeln German
- waggen Middle English
- wackeln Middle High German
- wacken Middle High German
- wackelen Luxembourgish, Letzeburgesch