Wag-wanton

Pronunciation: /ˈwæɡ- ˈwɑntən/

Wag-wanton (verb)

  1. to move something, like a tail, quickly from side to side.
  2. to move your finger side to side to show disapproval.

Examples

  • The dog wags its tail when happy.
  • Leaves wag in the wind.

Common collocations: wag a tail, wag in the breeze, wag a finger, wag in warning, a charming wag

Wag-wanton (noun)

  1. a person who likes to joke and have fun.

Examples

  • He's a wag, always joking around.
  • The wag entertained the crowd.

Synonyms of Wag-wanton

Neutral

Informal

Antonyms of Wag-wanton

  • describing behavior
  • describing demeanor