flag-wagger
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Meaning · English
A member of the military who uses flags to send signals.
Register: slang
Where it’s used:
Used
American English
Sources & notes
Adapted from English Wiktionary (CC BY-SA 4.0, retrieved 2026-07-30 via kaikki.org).
Common questions
What does “flag-wagger” mean?
A member of the military who uses flags to send signals.
Is “flag-wagger” formal or informal?
flag-wagger is generally slang.