finger-wagging
finger-wagging · finger-waggings
Used other than figuratively or idiomatically: see finger, waggingUsed other than figuratively or idiomatically: see finger, wagging.
Meaning
2 senses(countable, uncountable)Used other than figuratively or idiomatically: see finger, wagging.
(countable, uncountable)The action of reprimanding or warning someone.
Origin
From finger + wagging.From finger + wagging.
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Forms
plural: finger-waggings| Singular | finger-wagging |
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Lessons for this word
1 lessons- A1Countable and uncountable nouns — Because it can be uncountable