to move or move (something) to and fro, esp with quick jerky motions

said of the tongue: to move in chatter or gossip

to cause (something) to swing to and fro, esp with quick jerky motions

(often + at) to nod (the head) in disagreement, reproof, etc

(often + at) to shake (a finger) in mock or mild reproof

to move (e.g. the tongue) animatedly in conversation