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Definitions for Wigwag

[1] to move to and fro.
[2] Nautical . to signal by movements of two flags or the like waved according to a code.
[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.
[5] to move (something) back and forth
[6] to communicate with (someone) by means of a flag semaphore
[7] a system of communication by flag semaphore the message signalled

Words related to Wigwag

fly, flap, twirl, swing, wield, brandish, twist, shake, flutter, quiver, stream, reel, quaver, direct, pulse, sign, beckon, seesaw, ripple, gesticulate

Words nearby Wigwag

wigmaker, wigman, wigner, wigtown, wigtownshire, wigwag, wigwam, wiki, wiki weapon, wikileaked, wikitorial

Origin of Wigwag

1575–85; wig to wag (now dial.) + wag; gradational compound, parallel to zigzag, etc.

Other words from Wigwag

wig·wag·ger , noun

Word origin for Wigwag

C16: from obsolete wig , probably short for wiggle + wag 1

Synonyms for Wigwag

brandish, flap, flutter, fly, shake, swing, twirl, twist, wield, beckon, billow, coil, curl, direct, falter, flourish, flow, fluctuate, gesticulate, indicate, motion, oscillate, palpitate, pulsate, pulse, quaver, quiver, reel, ripple, seesaw, sign, signal, stir, stream, surge, sway, swell, swirl, swish, switch, tremble, undulate, vacillate, vibrate, wag, waggle, waver, whirl, wobble, move to and fro