WAGGLE Synonyms
There are 5 hypernyms of the word waggle. (close relations)
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Best Alternative Words for WAGGLE
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shake | verb, nounv, n | |||||||
noun • building material used as siding or roofing • frothy drink of milk and flavoring and sometimes fruit or ice cream • a note that alternates rapidly with another note a semitone above it • grasping and shaking a person's hand (as to acknowledge an introduction or to agree on a contract) • a reflex motion caused by cold or fear or excitement • causing to move repeatedly from side to side verb • move or cause to move back and forth • move with or as if with a tremor • shake or vibrate rapidly and intensively • move back and forth or sideways • undermine or cause to waver • stir the feelings, emotions, or peace of • get rid of • bring to a specified condition by or as if by shaking • shake (a body part) to communicate a greeting, feeling, or cognitive state | ||||||||
jiggle | verbv | |||||||
noun • a slight irregular shaking motion verb • move to and fro | ||||||||
oscillate | verbv | |||||||
verb • be undecided about something; waver between conflicting positions or courses of action • move or swing from side to side regularly | ||||||||
shimmy | verb, nounv, n | |||||||
noun • an abnormal wobble in a motor vehicle (especially in the front wheels) • a woman's sleeveless undergarment • lively dancing (usually to ragtime music) with much shaking of the shoulders and hips verb • tremble or shake • dance a shimmy | ||||||||
sway | verbv | |||||||
noun • controlling influence • pitching dangerously to one side verb • move back and forth or sideways • move or walk in a swinging or swaying manner • win approval or support for • cause to move back and forth | ||||||||
swivel | verbv | |||||||
noun • a coupling (as in a chain) that has one end that turns on a headed pin verb • turn on a pivot | ||||||||
twist | verb, nounv, n | |||||||
noun • an unforeseen development • an interpretation of a text or action • any clever maneuver • the act of rotating rapidly • a sharp strain on muscles or ligaments • a sharp bend in a line produced when a line having a loop is pulled tight • a circular segment of a curve • a miniature whirlpool or whirlwind resulting when the current of a fluid doubles back on itself • a jerky pulling movement • a hairdo formed by braiding or twisting the hair • social dancing in which couples vigorously twist their hips and arms in time to the music; was popular in the 1960s • the act of winding or twisting • turning or twisting around (in place) verb • to move in a twisting or contorted motion, (especially when struggling) • cause (an object) to assume a crooked or angular form • turn in the opposite direction • form into a spiral shape • form into twists • extend in curves and turns • do the twist • twist or pull violently or suddenly, especially so as to remove (something) from that to which it is attached or from where it originates • practice sophistry; change the meaning of or be vague about in order to mislead or deceive • twist suddenly so as to sprain | ||||||||
twitch | verb, nounv, n | |||||||
noun • a sudden muscle spasm; especially one caused by a nervous condition verb • make an uncontrolled, short, jerky motion • move with abrupt, seemingly uncontrolled motions • toss with a sharp movement so as to cause to turn over in the air • squeeze tightly between the fingers • move or pull with a sudden motion | ||||||||
wiggle | verbv | |||||||
noun • the act of wiggling verb • move to and fro | ||||||||
wag | verb, nounv, n | |||||||
noun • a witty amusing person who makes jokes • causing to move repeatedly from side to side verb • move from side to side | ||||||||
wamble | verbv | |||||||
verb • move unsteadily or with a weaving or rolling motion |