wiggle
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1wig·gle

verb \ˈwi-gəl\
wig·gledwig·gling \-g(ə-)liŋ\

Definition of WIGGLE

intransitive verb
1
: to move to and fro with quick jerky or shaking motions : jiggle
2
: to proceed with or as if with twisting and turning movements : wriggle
transitive verb
: to cause to wiggle

Examples of WIGGLE

  1. The puppy wiggled with excitement.
  2. <the baby wiggled in her sleep>

Origin of WIGGLE

Middle English wiglen, from or akin to Middle Dutch or Middle Low German wiggelen to totter; akin to Old English wegan to move — more at way
First Known Use: 13th century

2wiggle

noun

Definition of WIGGLE

1
: the act of wiggling
2
: shellfish or fish in cream sauce with peas
wig·gly \ˈwi-g(ə-)lē\ adjective

First Known Use of WIGGLE

1816

Rhymes with WIGGLE

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