finger-wag

Meanings

Verb

• 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.

Noun

• 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.

Origin

• finger + wag.