wag

Example Sentences

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In Bhutan, chilis aren’t just a spicy ingredient that makes eyes water and tongues wag.

From Salon • Jan. 15, 2026

The criticism usually ends there, with a finger wag and a head shake.

From The Wall Street Journal • Dec. 19, 2025

“I tell clients, ‘Don’t let the tax tail wag the dog.’”

From MarketWatch • Nov. 26, 2025

Cooper Connolly made a late 23 but the tail failed to wag as India turned the screws.

From Barron's • Oct. 25, 2025

His tail thumps gently on the floor in a hopeful wag.

From "Code Name Kingfisher" by Liz Kessler