Meaning of finger-wag | Babel Free
Definitions
- 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.
Equivalents
Deutsch
mit dem Finger drohen
Español
menear del dedo
Français
faire non du doigt
Nederlands
vingerschudden
Português
balançar o dedo
Examples
“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)”
CEFR level
B2
Upper Intermediate
This word is part of the CEFR B2 vocabulary — upper intermediate level.
This word is part of the CEFR B2 vocabulary — upper intermediate level.