waggle
verb (used without object)
to wobble or shake, especially while in motion.
waggling
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present participleof waggle.present participle
A verb form that is used in progressive verb constructions and may also function as a modifier or a gerund.
Example Sentences
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Anyway, a discussion about the weather sparked Mr. Biden’s memory of an old movie, unspooling in his waggling mind.
From Washington Times ● Sep. 11, 2023
After a few tries, he appeared to grow weary of following its rules, and just started waggling the mouse up and down rapidly to create a barrage of noise.
From New York Times ● Sep. 30, 2022
“It was just, like, theater kids,” she says, demonstrating the type by waggling her jazz hands.
From Los Angeles Times ● Nov. 10, 2021
Slow-motion footage of waggling goose butts set to a bouncy, whimsical orchestral soundtrack works.
From Seattle Times ● Aug. 7, 2020
“Will you look at this ?” he murmured, waggling two of his stubby fingers playfully into Yossarian’s face through the hole in one of his maps.
From "Catch-22" by Joseph Heller
