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Definition of wagger

wagger

/ˈwæɡ.ɚ/
wag · ger
Plural:waggers
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• noun

1

A person or animal that wags, or a body part (such as a tail or tongue) that moves rapidly from side to side.

Example

"The friendly golden retriever was an enthusiastic tail-wagger whenever guests arrived at the front door."

2

Australian A student who intentionally skips school or plays truant without permission (also used in British and New Zealand slang).

Example

"The principal patrolled the local shopping center to catch any habitual wagger skipping afternoon classes."

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• Rhymes for wagger

• Nearby Words

wagerer
wageworker
wagga wagga
wagger
waggle
waggly
waglers pit viper

Usage Trend

Historical frequency of usage in published text.

180019102020
Data source: Google Books Ngram Viewer

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Wordmom. (2026). Definition of Wagger. In Wordmom Dictionary. Retrieved Nov 5, 2026, from https://wordmom.com/dictionary/wagger
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