A WAG is an acronym used to refer to 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 originated in the UK during the 2006 World Cup and has since been used to describe the significant others of athletes in various sports. The WAGs are often in the public eye and have been the subject of media attention and scrutiny. Some famous WAGs include Victoria Beckham, the original WAG and David Beckhams wife, and models Abbey Clancy, Ann-Kathrin Gotze, and Sam Cooke. The term has been criticized for being sexist and reducing women to accessories or appendages of their partners.