waggly

[ wag-lee ]

adjective

1. waggling; unsteady.

Word History and Origins

Origin of waggly¹

First recorded in 1890–95; waggle + -y ¹

Example Sentences

"Little waggly things you see with microscopes," said Cyril, with a scientific air.

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Mother used to offer us sixpence a tooth when they grew waggly, and we pulled them out without any fuss.

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They look like bundles of grey fluff, with crooked legs and waggly necks.

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