Definition of wigwag in English:

wigwag

verbwigwagged, wigwags, wigwaggingˈwɪɡwaɡˈwɪɡwæɡ

[no object]North American informal

1Move to and fro.
the wipers were wigwagging to keep the windscreen clear
雨刷来回摆动使挡风玻璃保持清晰。
Example sentencesExamples
- Their tails popped up reflexively, almost absurdly long and white, and wigwagged out of sight.
- Only the ‘dawgs’ will run up on you rappin', walking backwards in front of you, them wigwagging and yapping like little Collie dogs.
Synonyms
quiver, shake, tremble, quaver, waver, shiver, shudder, judder, jiggle, wobble
1. 1.1 Signal by waving something.
  Ned furiously wigwagged at her
  内德疯狂地向她挥动手臂。
  Example sentencesExamples
  Under ideal conditions, a message could be wigwagged over distances of ten to fifteen miles at about three words per minute.
  When the small plane crossed paths with military helicopters, as happened two or three times, the researchers held on as Mr. Giles wigwagged to signal he had seen them.
  Opening the plane's window, I waved at the Dykeses and wigwagged my wings to let them know I saw them.

Origin

Late 16th century: reduplication of wag¹.

Definition of wigwag in US English:

wigwag

verbˈwɪɡwæɡˈwiɡwaɡ

[no object]North American informal

1Move to and fro.
the dog wigwagged his way up the porch steps
Example sentencesExamples
- Their tails popped up reflexively, almost absurdly long and white, and wigwagged out of sight.
- Only the ‘dawgs’ will run up on you rappin', walking backwards in front of you, them wigwagging and yapping like little Collie dogs.
Synonyms
quiver, shake, tremble, quaver, waver, shiver, shudder, judder, jiggle, wobble
1. 1.1 Signal by waving an arm, flag, light, or other object.
  挥舞手臂示意；打旗语（或灯光）信号
  Ned furiously wigwagged at her
  内德疯狂地向她挥动手臂。
  Example sentencesExamples
  Opening the plane's window, I waved at the Dykeses and wigwagged my wings to let them know I saw them.
  When the small plane crossed paths with military helicopters, as happened two or three times, the researchers held on as Mr. Giles wigwagged to signal he had seen them.
  Under ideal conditions, a message could be wigwagged over distances of ten to fifteen miles at about three words per minute.

Origin

Late 16th century: reduplication of wag.

词汇	wigwag
释义	Definition of wigwag in English: wigwag verbwigwagged, wigwags, wigwaggingˈwɪɡwaɡˈwɪɡwæɡ [no object]North American informal 1Move to and fro. the wipers were wigwagging to keep the windscreen clear 雨刷来回摆动使挡风玻璃保持清晰。 Example sentencesExamples Their tails popped up reflexively, almost absurdly long and white, and wigwagged out of sight. Only the ‘dawgs’ will run up on you rappin', walking backwards in front of you, them wigwagging and yapping like little Collie dogs. Synonyms quiver, shake, tremble, quaver, waver, shiver, shudder, judder, jiggle, wobble 1.1 Signal by waving something. Ned furiously wigwagged at her 内德疯狂地向她挥动手臂。 Example sentencesExamples Under ideal conditions, a message could be wigwagged over distances of ten to fifteen miles at about three words per minute. When the small plane crossed paths with military helicopters, as happened two or three times, the researchers held on as Mr. Giles wigwagged to signal he had seen them. Opening the plane's window, I waved at the Dykeses and wigwagged my wings to let them know I saw them. Origin Late 16th century: reduplication of wag¹. Definition of wigwag in US English: wigwag verbˈwɪɡwæɡˈwiɡwaɡ [no object]North American informal 1Move to and fro. the dog wigwagged his way up the porch steps Example sentencesExamples Their tails popped up reflexively, almost absurdly long and white, and wigwagged out of sight. Only the ‘dawgs’ will run up on you rappin', walking backwards in front of you, them wigwagging and yapping like little Collie dogs. Synonyms quiver, shake, tremble, quaver, waver, shiver, shudder, judder, jiggle, wobble 1.1 Signal by waving an arm, flag, light, or other object. 挥舞手臂示意；打旗语（或灯光）信号 Ned furiously wigwagged at her 内德疯狂地向她挥动手臂。 Example sentencesExamples Opening the plane's window, I waved at the Dykeses and wigwagged my wings to let them know I saw them. When the small plane crossed paths with military helicopters, as happened two or three times, the researchers held on as Mr. Giles wigwagged to signal he had seen them. Under ideal conditions, a message could be wigwagged over distances of ten to fifteen miles at about three words per minute. Origin Late 16th century: reduplication of wag.
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