wagging
Aussprache: [ˈwæɡɪŋ]
Wort
Kontext: „animal behavior“
(verb) to move something back and forth quickly. This is often used to describe how a dog's tail moves when it's happy. It's like a little dance of excitement!
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The dog's tail was wagging happily when it saw its owner return home.
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The dog didn’t wag its tail when the stranger approached; it looked scared instead.
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Why is the dog wagging its tail so much?
Kontext: „gesture“
(verb) to shake or move something, like a finger, to show disapproval or for warning. This gesture can mean 'no' or 'stop'.
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She was wagging her finger at her brother playfully when he stole her snack.
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He didn’t wag his finger during the speech, showing he agreed with the ideas presented.
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What does it mean when someone is wagging their finger at you?
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