WIGGLE


Meaning of WIGGLE in English

n.

Pronunciation: ' wi-g ə l

Function: verb

Inflected Form: wig · gled ; wig · gling \ -g( ə -)li ŋ \

Etymology: Middle English wiglen, from or akin to Middle Dutch or Middle Low German wiggelen to totter; akin to Old English wegan to move ― more at WAY

Date: 13th century

intransitive verb

1 : to move to and fro with quick jerky or shaking motions : JIGGLE

2 : to proceed with or as if with twisting and turning movements : WRIGGLE

transitive verb : to cause to wiggle

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