wigwag
[ wig-wag ]
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.
Origin of wigwag
1Other words from wigwag
- wigwagger, noun
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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
Origin of wigwag
1C16: from obsolete wig, probably short for wiggle + wag 1
Derived forms of wigwag
- wigwagger, noun
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