wagging tail
Dog's joyful signal
A wagging tail is the side-to-side movement of an animal's tail, especially a dog's, typically signaling excitement, happiness, or eagerness: The wagging tail told us he was glad to see us.
The phrase often appears as a symbol of enthusiastic greeting or affection.
In the expression the tail wagging the dog, a small part improperly controls the whole.
- dogDomesticated barking mammal
- good boyPraise for obedient pet
- man's best friendThe domestic canine
- happyFeeling pleasure or contentment
- excitedEagerly anticipating something
four legged friend · happy dance · friendly · greeting · come home · puppy · wag · enthusiasm · joy · unconditional love · fetch · playful · bark · pet · fur · wet nose · loyalty · welcome
emotional signal
wagging tailtail between legs
Sign of humiliation
cowering · snarling · bared teeth · growling · hackles raised
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