Wagwag (en. Wagging)

/wag-wag/

Meaning & Definition

EnglishTagalog
verb
Movement of an object or animal that sways or shakes.
The dog wags its tail in joy.
Ang aso ay nagwagwag ng kanyang buntot sa saya.
Doing quick movements from one part to another.
He waved his hand as a greeting.
Nagwagwag ang kanyang kamay bilang pagbati.

Common Phrases and Expressions

tail wagging
Showing happiness or joy, usually in dogs.
wagwag ng buntot

Related Words

tail
The part of an animal's body that often sways or moves.
buntot

Slang Meanings

Leaving or going home without showing up or without saying goodbye.
Let's not just bail later, Grandma might get mad if we don't make it to dinner.
Wag na lang tayong wagwag mamaya, baka magalit si Lola kung hindi tayo aabot sa hapunan.
To hide or dodge people when there are responsibilities.
The teacher's here, let's bail.
Nandiyan na yung teacher, wagwag na tayo.
Wearing something improperly due to nervousness or distraction.
He looked so awkward in front of people, it was funny!
Nag-wagwag siya sa harap ng mga tao, nakakatawa!