Wig wag
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verb (used with object), verb (used without object)
1.
to move to and fro.
2.
Nautical. to signal by movements of two flags or the like waved according to a code.
noun
3.
Nautical. the act or process of sending messages by the movements of two flags or the like waved according to a code.
4.
a message so signaled.
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wigwag (ˈwɪɡˌwæɡ) ![[Click for IPA pronunciation guide]](http://static.sfdict.com/dictstatic/g/d/dictionary_questionbutton_default.gif) | |
| —vb , -wags, -wagging, -wagged | |
| 1. | to move (something) back and forth |
| 2. | to communicate with (someone) by means of a flag semaphore |
| —n | |
| 3. | a. a system of communication by flag semaphore |
| b. the message signalled | |
| [C16: from obsolete wig, probably short for | |
| 'wigwagger | |
| —n | |
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