wiggle room

noun

Synonyms of wiggle roomnext
: leeway, latitude
a contract with wiggle room for further negotiations

Examples of wiggle room in a Sentence

The salesman has some wiggle room to reduce the price of the car. the language of the contract is vague and leaves too much wiggle room
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Like with any true friendship, there’s an air of familiarity and a certain level of chaos to coordinating these get-togethers, with guests expected to arrive fashionably late—giving Jacobsen some wiggle room for styling the tablescape on time. Kate McGregor, Architectural Digest, 12 May 2026 Inflation picking up speed could exacerbate longstanding affordability concerns that have heavily weighed on Americans, especially those with little to no wiggle room in their budgets. Alicia Wallace, CNN Money, 8 May 2026 That gives them some wiggle room to play a little bit, and what better organization to bet on a big, skilled forward than the Sabres, who successfully developed Tage Thompson? Scott Wheeler, New York Times, 7 May 2026 The knit material is breathable and flexible, while the square toe gives your feet a little extra wiggle room while on the go. Chaise Sanders, Travel + Leisure, 5 May 2026 See All Example Sentences for wiggle room

Word History

First Known Use

1965, in the meaning defined above

Time Traveler
The first known use of wiggle room was in 1965

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“Wiggle room.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/wiggle%20room. Accessed 18 May. 2026.

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