wigwag
1 of 1verb/ˈwɪɡwæɡ/
Forms:wigwags,wigwagging,wigwagged,wigwagged
1
signal by or as if by a flag or light waved according to a code
2
to signal with a swinging motion, resembling the motion of a flag
- The crossing guard wigwagged his arms to signal drivers to stop.
- The aircraft marshaller wigwagged the wands to guide the plane to its parking spot.
- During the parade, the drum major wigwagged the baton in time with the music.
- She wigwagged her handkerchief from the train window to say goodbye.
- The ship's signalman wigwagged flags to communicate with nearby vessels.