waggly

[ wag-lee ]

adjective
  1. waggling; unsteady.

Origin of waggly

1
First recorded in 1890–95; waggle + -y1

Words Nearby waggly

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How to use waggly in a sentence

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

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

    The Heart of Una Sackville | Mrs. George de Horne Vaizey
  • They look like bundles of grey fluff, with crooked legs and waggly necks.

    Pond and Stream | Arthur Ransome