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 an 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 an upraised arm. n. 1. The act or practice of wigwagging. 2. A message sent by this method. [Dialectal wig, to move + WAG1.] wigwag′ger n. |
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