what is a wag

WAG is an acronym that stands for "wives and girlfriends" of high-profile sportsmen and women. The term may also be used in the singular form, WAG, to refer to a specific female partner or life partner who is in a relationship with an athlete. The term gained popularity during the 2006 FIFA World Cup to refer to Victoria Beckham and Cheryl Cole, although it had been used occasionally before that. However, the term has been criticized by some as demeaning to women and implying a link between women and dogs.