finger-wagging

English

Etymology 1

From finger-wag +‎ -ing.

Verb

finger-wagging

1. present participle and gerund of finger-wag

Etymology 2

From finger +‎ wagging.

Noun

finger-wagging (countable and uncountable, plural finger-waggings)

1. Used other than figuratively or idiomatically: see finger,‎ wagging.
2. The action of reprimanding or warning someone.