wigwag (redirected from wigwags)

wig·wag  (wgwg)

v. wig·wagged, wig·wag·ging, wig·wags

v.intr.

1. To move back and forth; wag steadily or rhythmically: watched the pendulum wigwag.

2. To signal by waving a flag, light, or upraised arm, especially in accordance with a code.

v.tr.

1. To move (something) back and forth steadily or rhythmically.

2. To convey (a message or signal) by waving a flag, light, or upraised arm.

n.

1. The act or practice of wigwagging.

2. A message sent by this method.

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[Dialectal wig, to move + wag.]

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wigwagger n.

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wigwag [ˈwɪgˌwæg]

vb -wags, -wagging, -wagged

1. to move (something) back and forth

2. (Military) to communicate with (someone) by means of a flag semaphore

n

(Military)

a.  a system of communication by flag semaphore

b.  the message signalled

[from obsolete wig, probably short for wiggle + wag¹]

wigwagger  n

Thesaurus

Verb	1.	wigwag - send a signal by waving a flag or a light according to a certain code brandish, wave, flourish - move or swing back and forth; "She waved her gun"
	2.	wigwag - signal by or as if by a flag or light waved according to a code signal, signalise, signalize, sign - communicate silently and non-verbally by signals or signs; "He signed his disapproval with a dismissive hand gesture"; "The diner signaled the waiters to bring the menu"