ENGLISH DICTIONARY

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

  1. A rapid movement in alternating opposite directions, not necessarily regular.
  2. (figurative) An alternating state or characteristic.
  3. (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

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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