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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
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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

Related to WIGGLE

Synonyms
fiddle, jerk, jig, jiggle, squiggle, squirm, thrash, thresh, toss, twist, twitch, fidget, wriggle, writhe

Rhymes with WIGGLE

giggle, higgle, jiggle, niggle, sniggle, squiggle, wriggle

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

giggle, jiggle, niggle, squiggle, wriggle

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