waggly
Moving back and forth
Waggly describes something that wags or moves with quick, irregular side-to-side motions.
Most often applied to a dog's tail: The waggly tail betrayed his excitement.
Can extend to anything that wobbles or wiggles loosely: a waggly tooth, waggly jowls.
Moving unsteadily, wavering
- jigglingShaking with light, rapid motion
- wigglingMoving with small twists
- shakingRapid involuntary movement
- tremblingInvoluntary shaking motion
quivering · bobbing · swinging · oscillating · undulating · flapping · fluttering · swaying
wobbling
Moving unsteadily, wavering
- jigglingShaking with light, rapid motion
- wigglingMoving with small twists
- shakingRapid involuntary movement
trembling · quivering · bobbing · swinging · oscillating · undulating · flapping · fluttering · swaying · twitching
swaying
Rhythmic lateral movement
twitch · quiver · shake · oscillate · flutter · wave · swing · undulate · bob · vibrate
frisky
Lively and playful
- rompingPlaying with energetic movement
- bouncyTends to rebound
- frolicsomeInclined to merriment
gamboling · prankish · mischievous · impish · spirited · lively · energetic · peppy · sprightly · exuberant
happy
Feeling pleasure or contentment
- excitedEagerly anticipating something
- eagerIntensely wanting something
- friendlyShowing kindness, warmth
affectionate · welcoming · joyful · buoyant · sunny · upbeat · gleeful · jolly · lighthearted · chipper
wagglystill
Unmoving, or continuing
motionless · stationary · immobile · static · unmoving
- tail wagging the dogSubordinate controlling the principal
- wagging tailSwishing rear appendage
- tail waggingDog's rhythmic rear movement
- wagging fingerScolding hand motion
- finger waggingChiding motion with digit
- tongues wagging
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