How Do You Spell WAGGLE?

Pronunciation: [wˈaɡə͡l] (IPA)

The spelling of the word "waggle" is derived from its pronunciation. In IPA phonetic transcription, it is represented as /ˈwæɡ(ə)l/, meaning the initial "w" sound followed by an "a" sound with a short "g" sound, a schwa sound, and ending with an "l" sound. The word describes a shaking or swaying movement, often used in reference to a wagging tail or a golfer's swing. Its spelling follows the basic phonetic rules of English, where each letter represents a sound.

WAGGLE Meaning and Definition

1. Waggle is a verb that refers to the act of moving something rapidly and repeatedly from side to side or up and down. It is commonly used to describe a quick and lively shaking or swinging motion. This term is often associated with the movement of objects or body parts in an expressive or playful manner.

   In the context of animals, waggle is frequently used to describe the motion of an animal's tail, particularly dogs, as they move it back and forth when they are excited or happy. It is a distinct movement that is often associated with joy and friendliness in dogs.

   In a more general sense, waggle can also describe the action of someone's head, finger, or other body parts moving energetically and rapidly. For example, a person may waggle their finger to convey a scolding or to emphasize a point during a conversation.

   Furthermore, the term "waggle" is commonly used in sports, especially in golf, to describe a slight or rapid movement of the clubhead before a swing is executed. This subtle motion helps players find their rhythm and alignment before striking the ball.

   Overall, waggle is an active and lively term that captures the essence of dynamic movement, whether it pertains to body parts, objects, or sporting activities.

2. To move one way and then the other; to reel; to move quickly from side to side, as a bird its tail; to wag.

   Etymological and pronouncing dictionary of the English language. By Stormonth, James, Phelp, P. H. Published 1874.

Common Misspellings for WAGGLE

• wgile
• waggner
• waige
• gagle
• suggle
• fagile
• peggle
• garggle
• whgile
• wiggley
• largle
• piggle
• wigle
• oggle
• agglet
• vaggle
• woggle
• wagal
• vaggile
• wagge
• weaggle
• waggtle
• wagole
• waggde
• fanggle
• waaggie
• waggie
• swaggoe
• waggz
• waigle
• yagge
• wggue
• woggl
• waggge
• paggse
• waggss
• waggger
• Wraggley
• Waggmer
• Nanggle
• Waagge
• Waague
• Wagglen
• braggle
• Waggan
• Waglel
• Valgle
• WOGLLE
• Jaggue
• Maggle
• Wakyle

Etymology of WAGGLE

The word "waggle" is derived from the Middle English word "waggelen", which meant "to reel" or "to waver". It is believed to have originated from the Anglo-Saxon word "wacian", meaning "to wag" or "move back and forth". The word evolved over time to take on its current meaning of a rapid side-to-side movement or to shake or jiggle something.

Similar spelling words for WAGGLE

• Wakeley,
• wiggle.

Plural form of WAGGLE is WAGGLES

Conjugate verb Waggle

CONDITIONAL PERFECT

I would have waggled

you would have waggled

he/she/it would have waggled

we would have waggled

they would have waggled

I would have waggle

you would have waggle

he/she/it would have waggle

we would have waggle

they would have waggle

CONDITIONAL PERFECT PROGRESSIVE

I would have been waggling

you would have been waggling

he/she/it would have been waggling

we would have been waggling

they would have been waggling

CONDITIONAL PRESENT

I would waggle

you would waggle

he/she/it would waggle

we would waggle

they would waggle

CONDITIONAL PRESENT PROGRESSIVE

I would be waggling

you would be waggling

he/she/it would be waggling

we would be waggling

they would be waggling

FUTURE

I will waggle

you will waggle

he/she/it will waggle

we will waggle

they will waggle

FUTURE CONTINUOUS

I will be waggling

you will be waggling

he/she/it will be waggling

we will be waggling

they will be waggling

FUTURE PERFECT

I will have waggled

you will have waggled

he/she/it will have waggled

we will have waggled

they will have waggled

FUTURE PERFECT CONTINUOUS

I will have been waggling

you will have been waggling

he/she/it will have been waggling

we will have been waggling

they will have been waggling

IMPERATIVE

you waggle

we let´s waggle

NONFINITE VERB FORMS

to waggle

PAST CONTINUOUS

I was waggling

you were waggling

he/she/it was waggling

we were waggling

they were waggling

PAST PARTICIPLE

waggled

PAST PERFECT

I had waggled

you had waggled

he/she/it had waggled

we had waggled

they had waggled

PAST PERFECT CONTINUOUS

I had been waggling

you had been waggling

he/she/it had been waggling

we had been waggling

they had been waggling

PRESENT

I waggle

you waggle

he/she/it waggles

we waggle

they waggle

PRESENT CONTINUOUS

I am waggling

you are waggling

he/she/it is waggling

we are waggling

they are waggling

PRESENT PARTICIPLE

waggling

PRESENT PERFECT

I have waggled

you have waggled

he/she/it has waggled

we have waggled

they have waggled

PRESENT PERFECT CONTINUOUS

I have been waggling

you have been waggling

he/she/it has been waggling

we have been waggling

they have been waggling

PRESENT SUBJUNCTIVE

he/she/it waggle

SIMPLE PAST

I waggled

you waggled

he/she/it waggled

we waggled

they waggled