See also:finger-wag
Definition
Definition of finger-wagging - Reverso English Dictionary
Adjective
criticalRare expressing criticism or disapprovalRare
- The article was full of finger-wagging comments about the government's policies.
- His speech was filled with finger-wagging remarks.
- The review was nothing but finger-wagging criticism.
Origin of finger-wagging
English, finger + wagging (moving side to side)
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- French:désapprobateur, ...
- German:tadelnd, ...
- Italian:critico, ...
- Spanish:crítico, ...
- Portuguese:crítico, ...
- Chinese:指责的, ...
- Japanese:批判的な, ...
- Arabic:توبيخي, ...
- Hebrew:בִּקּוֹרְתִּי, ...
- Russian:критический, ...
- Ukrainian:критичний, ...
- Hindi:आलोचनात्मक, ...
Definition of finger-wag - Reverso English Dictionary
Noun
1.
- She received a finger-wag from her boss for being late.
2.
- Her finger-wag was enough to stop him.
Verb
1.
- She finger-wagged at him for his rude comment.
2.
- He finger-wagged to signal danger ahead.
Images of finger-wag
scolding or reprimand
Examples of finger-wag in a sentence
The teacher gave him a finger-wag for cheating. A finger-wag from the coach followed the mistake. His finger-wag indicated disapproval of the plan. The teacher's finger-wag silenced the noisy class. The teacher finger-wagged at the students for talking. He finger-wagged to show his disapproval.
She finger-wagged at the children for misbehaving. The teacher finger-wagged to remind them of the rules.
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- French:réprimande, agiter le doigt, ...
- German:Rüge, mit dem Finger wedeln, ...
- Italian:ramanzina, scuotere il dito, ...
- Spanish:reprimenda, mover el dedo en señal de desaprobación, ...
- Portuguese:repreensão, acenar o dedo, ...
- Chinese:责备, 摇手指, ...
- Japanese:叱責, 指を振る, ...
- Arabic:تَوْبِيخ, لَوَّحَ بِإِصْبَعِهِ, ...
- Hebrew:נְזִיפָה, לְנַעְנֵעַ בְּאֶצְבַּע, ...
- Russian:выговор, грозить пальцем, ...
- Ukrainian:догана, махати пальцем, ...
- Hindi:फटकार, असहमति दिखाना, ...
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