waggle

waggle

verb

"Waggle" means to move something with short, quick movements back and forth or side to side. For example, you might waggle your fingers or a toy to get someone's attention.

 

Example

  1. The little girl giggled with delight as the puppy wagged its tail in excitement.
  2. The bee waggled its body and performed a waggle dance to show the other bees the location of a nearby patch of flowers.
  3. The little boy tried to catch the attention of his dad by waving his arms and wagging his head from side to side.