finger-wagging en · VERB · etymology 1
Etymology
See the etymology of the corresponding lemma form.
Meanings
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(form-of, gerund, participle, present) present participle and gerund of finger-wag
form of finger-wag
Dictionary
Words, grammatical forms and meanings linked to the ontology.
finger-wagging en · NOUN · etymology 2
Etymology
From finger + wagging.
Meanings
- (countable, uncountable) Used other than figuratively or idiomatically: see finger, wagging.
- (countable, uncountable) The action of reprimanding or warning someone.
Forms
| Spelling | Features | Labels | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| finger-waggings | Number=Plur | lexicographic |