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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Tony East, Forbes.com, 29 Apr. 2025
Numerous states and school districts have tried to wiggle out of their legal and financial obligations to educate all students with disabilities, as outlined by federal and state laws.
—Tom Zirpoli, Baltimore Sun, 1 Apr. 2025
Katie Walsh, Twin Cities, 22 May 2025
After all the Alaskan sightseeing for the day, or if little ones (and not-so-little kids) just need to get their wiggles out, the onboard Disney’s Oceaneer Club can’t be beat.
—Disney Cruise Line, AFAR Media, 7 May 2025
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Verb
Kevin Porter Jr and Bobby Portis wiggled free a few times, but in general the blue and gold were connected and physical on defense.
—Tony East, Forbes.com, 29 Apr. 2025
Numerous states and school districts have tried to wiggle out of their legal and financial obligations to educate all students with disabilities, as outlined by federal and state laws.
—Tom Zirpoli, Baltimore Sun, 1 Apr. 2025
Noun
Her wish comes true in the form of a gleefully chaotic fuzzy blue creature who is the combination of a rambunctious toddler, puppy and koala, with a toothy grin, deadly claws and an irresistible butt wiggle.
—Katie Walsh, Twin Cities, 22 May 2025
After all the Alaskan sightseeing for the day, or if little ones (and not-so-little kids) just need to get their wiggles out, the onboard Disney’s Oceaneer Club can’t be beat.
—Disney Cruise Line, AFAR Media, 7 May 2025
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“Wiggle.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/wiggle. Accessed 28 May. 2025.
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