I. ˈwi-gəl verb
( wig·gled ; wig·gling -g(ə-)liŋ)
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
II. noun
Date: 1816
1. : the act of wiggling
2. : shellfish or fish in cream sauce with peas
• wig·gly ˈwi-g(ə-)lē adjective