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wigwag
[ wig-wag ]
/ ˈwɪgˌwæg /
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verb (used with or without object), wig·wagged, wig·wag·ging.
to move to and fro.
Nautical. to signal by movements of two flags or the like waved according to a code.
noun
Nautical. the act or process of sending messages by the movements of two flags or the like waved according to a code.
a message so signaled.
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Origin of wigwag
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British Dictionary definitions for wigwag
wigwag
/ (ˈwɪɡˌwæɡ) /
verb -wags, -wagging or -wagged
to move (something) back and forth
to communicate with (someone) by means of a flag semaphore
noun
- a system of communication by flag semaphore
- the message signalled
Derived forms of wigwag
wigwagger, nounWord Origin for wigwag
C16: from obsolete wig, probably short for wiggle + wag 1
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