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wag (2)

wag [ wag ] (plural wags)


noun 
Definition:
 
somebody witty: a humorous or witty person ( informal )

[Mid-16th century. Origin ? Originally an affectionate term for a mischievous boy]

wag·ger·y noun
wag·gish adjective
wag·gish·ly adverb
wag·gish·ness noun
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