wiggled; wiggling
ˈwi-g(ə-)liŋ 
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
: to cause to wiggle
Examples of wiggle in a Sentence
Verb
The puppy wiggled with excitement.
the baby wiggled in her sleep
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Kurt Knutsson, Cyberguy Report, FOXNews.com, 17 Apr. 2025
Very gently begin to wiggle your toes, wiggle your fingers, and slowly roll over to one side, holding yourself there for a moment.
—Rosie Acosta, Outside Online, 17 Apr. 2025
Chandler Rome, New York Times, 14 Apr. 2025
The charging case feels a little cheap, and there's some wiggle to the lid’s hinge, but at this price, that's to be expected.
—PC Magazine, 26 Mar. 2025
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Verb
Gently wiggle the card reader or look for anything that seems loose, bulky or out of place.
—Kurt Knutsson, Cyberguy Report, FOXNews.com, 17 Apr. 2025
Very gently begin to wiggle your toes, wiggle your fingers, and slowly roll over to one side, holding yourself there for a moment.
—Rosie Acosta, Outside Online, 17 Apr. 2025
Noun
Peña started an offensive overhaul last season, quieting his batting stance and eliminating the bat wiggle in his pre-pitch setup.
—Chandler Rome, New York Times, 14 Apr. 2025
The charging case feels a little cheap, and there's some wiggle to the lid’s hinge, but at this price, that's to be expected.
—PC Magazine, 26 Mar. 2025
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“Wiggle.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/wiggle. Accessed 4 May. 2025.
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