Squiggled: meaning, definitions and examples

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squiggled

 

[ ˈskwɪɡəld ]

Verb
Context #1 | Verb

writing style

The term 'squiggled' refers to the action of writing or drawing in a curly, twisting, or irregular manner. It is often used to describe a playful or informal type of handwriting. When one squiggles, the lines created can often appear chaotic or whimsical, not adhering to straight lines or traditional forms. This term is commonly associated with children's drawings, doodles, or casual note-taking.

Synonyms

doodled, scribbled, wiggled

Examples of usage

  • She squiggled her name on the page.
  • He likes to squiggle while he's on the phone.
  • The kids squiggled all over their art paper.
  • I often squiggle during meetings when I'm bored.

Translations

Translations of the word "squiggled" in other languages:

🇵🇹 ondulado

🇮🇳 लहरदार

🇩🇪 gewunden

🇮🇩 bergelombang

🇺🇦 кривий

🇵🇱 falisty

🇯🇵 うねった

🇫🇷 ondulé

🇪🇸 ondulado

🇹🇷 dalgalı

🇰🇷 물결 모양의

🇸🇦 موجي

🇨🇿 vlnitý

🇸🇰 vlnitý

🇨🇳 波浪的

🇸🇮 valovit

🇮🇸 bylgja

🇰🇿 толқын тәрізді

🇬🇪 მოყოლილი

🇦🇿 dalğalı

🇲🇽 ondulado

Word origin

The word 'squiggled' is believed to have originated from a combination of 'squiggle' and the past tense suffix 'ed'. The base term 'squiggle' is derived from the Middle English word 'squiggle', which means 'to make wavy lines'. This word likely has roots in Old English and possibly influences from other languages that convey similar meanings. The playful nature of squiggling is often associated with children’s creativity and informal art styles. Over time, the verb has become more popular in describing informal and non-linear writing or drawing. In modern contexts, squiggling can also refer to the action of making quick, unstructured marks that express emotions or thoughts, thus retaining its whimsical essence throughout its usage.

Word Frequency Rank

At position #42,411, this word is among the less frequently used terms in English. While interesting to know, it's not crucial for most English learners unless needed for specific purposes.