Meaning & Definition of word "Wiggle"

Wiggle

/ˈwɪɡəl/

noun:

  • 1. a small, quick movement or a twist.
    • Example: With a quick wiggle, the worm disappeared into the soil.
  • 2. a movement that causes something to shake or move slightly.
    • Example: The wiggle of the toy caught the baby's attention.

verb:

  • 1. to move or cause to move with short, rapid movements from side to side or up and down.
    • Example: The puppy likes to wiggle its tail when it's excited.
  • 2. to squirm or twist the body.
    • Example: She had to wiggle out of the tight space under the table.
  • 3. to make slight movements in order to adjust or get comfortable.
    • Example: He wiggled in his chair to find a more comfortable position.

Etymology

Middle English 'wigglen', frequentative of 'wiggen', from Old English 'wiggan' meaning to shake.

Common Phrases and Expressions

wiggle your toes:

To move your toes slightly and quickly.

wiggle room:

The ability to change decisions or plans to adapt to different circumstances.

do the wiggle:

A playful or dance-like movement, often to music.

Related Words

wiggly:

Having many small twists and turns.

wiggler:

An object or person that wiggles.

Slang Meanings of wiggle

Meaning: To dance or move in a playful manner.

Example Sentence: She gave a little wiggle on the dance floor.

Meaning: To flirt in a playful or teasing way.

Example Sentence: He gave her a wiggle with his eyebrows.