The puppy happily wagged its short tail.

Meaning: A young dog was expressing its joy by moving its tail quickly from side to side.

Choice of Words: Puppy means a young dog, usually one that is less than a year old. Happily means feeling or showing pleasure or contentment. Wagged means to move the tail quickly from side to side, especially as a sign of pleasure or excitement. Short means not long in length or duration. Tail means the long, thin part of an animal's body that extends from the back.

Alternative Expressions

Related Expressions

• The curious dog happily wagged its short tail.
• The puppy wagged its tail happily upon seeing its owner.
• The puppy wagged its tail happily as it greeted its owner.
• The puppy wagged its tail happily at the sight of its owner.
• The happy dog wagged its short tail quickly.
• Puppy happily wags short tail.
• The dog wagged its tail happily, showing its excitement to see its owner.
• The puppy wagged its tail excitedly when it saw its owner.
• The puppy wagged its tail excitedly at the sight of its owner.
• The puppy wagged its tail enthusiastically upon seeing its owner.