# finger-wag

> English word · Verb

## Definitions
1. To move the index finger horizontally back and forth, as to say no or reject something.
2. To move the index finger repeatedly up and down, as to threaten or reprimand someone.

## Etymology
From finger + wag.

## Source
Compiled from Wiktionary via kaikki.org (CC BY-SA). Data vintage: 2026-05-06.
Canonical page: https://plainspell.com/en/word/finger-wag