What does squiggle mean?
Squiggle means A short twisting or wiggling line or mark..
Squiggle
/ˈskwɪɡl̩/ · noun
Meaning
A short twisting or wiggling line or mark..
Definitions by Sense
- A short twisting or wiggling line or mark.
- (informal) Synonym of tilde.
- An illegible scrawl.
- (rare) A burst of laughter.
- To wriggle or squirm.
- To make a squiggle.
- To write illegibly.
Example Sentences
Even the cold ashes where a gipsy's fire had been sent little squiggles of fear down Laura's spine, for how could she know that they were not still lurking near with designs upon her own person?
[…] she dodged out again and rejoined the fleeing band which was retiring down the street to a noisy accompaniment of feigned alarm, squiggles of meaningless laughter, […]
[…] squiggles of laughter […]
When I was coming of age in the '60s, I squirmed and squiggled not to be pinned down by that great transfixer "the homosexual" which American psychiatry had made into such a weighty implement.
Synonyms for squiggle
Antonyms for squiggle
Related Words
Word Forms
- squiggles
- squiggling
- squiggled
Usage Notes
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is a synonym for squiggle?
Common synonyms include tilde, curlicue.
What is the opposite of squiggle?
The opposite depends on the specific sense.
How do you use squiggle in a sentence?
Even the cold ashes where a gipsy's fire had been sent little squiggles of fear down Laura's spine, for how could she know that they were not still lurking near with designs upon her own person?
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