Sekirov Dictionary

finger-wag

noun 2
verb 2
forms 3

noun2

The movement of the index finger repeatedly up and down, as to threaten or reprimand someone.
The movement of the index finger horizontally back and forth, as to say no or reject something.

verb2

To move the index finger horizontally back and forth, as to say no or reject something.
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To move the index finger repeatedly up and down, as to threaten or reprimand someone.
- For these and other reasons, I disagree with reecent critiques of the film, such as Matt Novak's finger-wagging thinkpiece, "Idiocracy Is a Cruel Movie and You Should Be Ashamed for Liking It." (2014) — 2018

forms

finger-wagged · finger-wagging · finger-wags

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