finger-wag
finger-wag · finger-wags
The movement of the index finger horizontally back and forth, as to say no or reject…The movement of the index finger horizontally back and forth, as to say no or reject something.
Meaning
2 sensesThe movement of the index finger horizontally back and forth, as to say no or reject something.
The movement of the index finger repeatedly up and down, as to threaten or reprimand someone.
Origin
From finger + wag.From finger + wag.
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