Wiggle
Definition, Meaning & Examples
Pronunciation /ˈwɪɡəl/ · Part of speech verb
Quick meaning: Wiggle is a verb meaning (ambitransitive) To move with irregular, back and forward or side to side motions; to shake or jiggle.
Meaning
(ambitransitive) To move with irregular, back and forward or side to side motions; to shake or jiggle.
More Meanings
- A rapid movement in alternating opposite directions, not necessarily regular.
- (figurative) An alternating state or characteristic.
- (in the plural) See wiggles.
Example Sentences
Her hips wiggle as she walks.
She walked with a sexy wiggle.
The jelly wiggles on the plate when you move it.
I'll make ya bump, hump, wiggle and shake your rump
Word Forms
- wiggles
- wiggling
- wiggled
Synonyms for wiggle
Depending on context, synonyms include wriggle, squirm, joggle, jiggle.
Related Words
Related dictionary entries include wriggle, jiggle, squirm, joggle, waggle, shake.
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