Read full poem →to hand down the bottles in question. He was, however, conscious of a
strange sound in the room like the wagging of a tail. Of this, although
extremely indecent in his Majesty, the philosopher took no notice:—simply
Dictionary Entry
To swing from side to side, such as of an animal's tail, or someone's head, to express disagreement or disbelief.
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Common Phrases
. waggingtail waggingtongues waggingwagging tailwagging tongueswagging tails
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Poetry examples for “wagging”
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Read full poem →Ran and sparkled down each side of the road
Under the catkins wagging in the hedge.
But earth would have her sleep out, spite of the sun;