waggy
Like a tail
Waggy describes something that wags or is inclined to wag, almost always referring to a dog's tail: a waggy tail, The puppy was all waggy and excited to see us.
The word is informal and affectionate, evoking the enthusiasm dogs show through tail movement.
Animated and energetic
- spiritedFull of vim
- exuberantIntensely lively and cheerful
- peppyEnergetic and cheerful
- bouncyTends to rebound
frisky · sprightly · vivacious · animated · zippy · perky · playful · romping
Feeling great happiness
- excitedEagerly anticipating something
- cheerfulPleasantly bright in mood
- gleefulFull of high-spirited joy
- delightedFeeling great pleasure
pleased · contented · eager · enthusiastic · animated · elated · overjoyed · blissful
Rear animal appendage
- thumpingHeavy, dull beating
- swishingSoft brushing sound
- fanningCreating airflow manually
- twitchingInvoluntary muscular contractions
sweeping · flicking · swaying · tip · thump · beat · flutter · motion
Receiving others warmly
- affectionateShowing warm regard
- warmModerately heated, or friendly
- approachableEasy to engage with
- sociableInclined toward companionship
good-natured · companionable · amiable · gentle · trusting · loving · devoted · loyal
puppy
Juvenile canine
pooch · mutt · paws · fur · snout · fetch · leash · collar · greeting · walk
lively
Animated and energetic
bouncy · frisky · sprightly · vivacious · animated · zippy · perky · playful · romping · frolicking
joyful
Feeling great happiness
- excitedEagerly anticipating something
- cheerfulPleasantly bright in mood
- gleefulFull of high-spirited joy
delighted · pleased · contented · eager · enthusiastic · animated · elated · overjoyed · blissful · sunny
tail
Rear animal appendage
twitching · sweeping · flicking · swaying · tip · thump · beat · flutter · motion · swing
welcoming
Receiving others warmly
- affectionateShowing warm regard
- warmModerately heated, or friendly
- approachableEasy to engage with
sociable · good-natured · companionable · amiable · gentle · trusting · loving · devoted · loyal · sweet
- tail wagging the dogSubordinate controlling the principal
- wagging tailSwishing rear appendage
- tail waggingDog's rhythmic rear movement
- wagging fingerScolding hand motion
- finger wagReproachful swaying gesture
- finger waggingChiding motion with digit
wag, wagging, wagged, wags, waggle, waggish, wagtail, waggling, waggled