English Explanatory Dictionary

finger-wag

English dictionary entry

Meanings

verb
  1. To move the index finger horizontally back and forth, as to say no or reject something.
  2. To move the index finger repeatedly up and down, as to threaten or reprimand someone.
noun
  1. The movement of the index finger horizontally back and forth, as to say no or reject something.
  2. The movement of the index finger repeatedly up and down, as to threaten or reprimand someone.

Word forms

finger-wag finger-wags finger-wagging finger-wagged finger wag fingerwag

Etymology

From finger + wag.

Derived words

finger-wagging

Translations

Dutch: vingerschudden Dutch: met de vinger dreigen Finnish: osoittaa etusormella German: mit dem Finger drohen
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