finger-wag

== English == === Alternative forms === finger wag, fingerwag === Etymology === From finger +‎ wag. === Verb === finger-wag (third-person singular simple present finger-wags, present participle finger-wagging, simple past and past participle finger-wagged) To move the index finger horizontally back and forth, as to say no or reject something. To move the index finger repeatedly up and down, as to threaten or reprimand someone. ==== Derived terms ==== finger-wagging ==== Translations ==== === Noun === finger-wag (plural finger-wags) The 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.