Squiggly
Definition, Meaning & Examples
Pronunciation /ˈskwɪɡli/ · Part of speech adjective
Quick meaning: Squiggly is an adjective meaning (informal) Not straight; wavy and irregular.
Meaning
(informal) Not straight; wavy and irregular.
More Meanings
- (computing, informal) A wavy underline used to indicate an error in text or source code.
Example Sentences
She didn't have a ruler, so she drew a squiggly line to highlight the main points.
If you have dynamic spell checking enabled, your pamphlet will become a sea of red squigglies.
My first memories of eating are bowls of squiggly pasta with red sauce and lots of white cheese.
The next blue squiggly is in the word Dimm. That should be an easy fix. Change it to Dim. Again, that swats two bugs with one fix.
Word Forms
- squigglier
- squiggliest
- squiggley
- squigglies
Synonyms for squiggly
Depending on context, synonyms include crooked.
Related Words
Related dictionary entries include crooked, underline, eely, squid, wiggly, wriggly.
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