Squiggly: meaning, definitions and examples
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squiggly
[ ˈskwɪɡli ]
shape, movement
Squiggly refers to a line or shape that is curvy, twisting, and not straight. It can describe anything that has an erratic, zigzag, or wavy appearance. The term is often used in art or writing to convey a playful or informal style.
Synonyms
Examples of usage
- The artist drew squiggly lines on the canvas.
- She wrote her name in a squiggly font.
- The river took a squiggly path through the valley.
Translations
Translations of the word "squiggly" in other languages:
🇵🇹 ondulado
🇮🇳 लहरदार
🇩🇪 gewellt
🇮🇩 bergelombang
🇺🇦 хвилястий
🇵🇱 falisty
🇯🇵 うねうねした
🇫🇷 ondulé
🇪🇸 ondulado
🇹🇷 dalgalı
🇰🇷 구불구불한
🇸🇦 متموج
🇨🇿 vlnitý
🇸🇰 vlnitý
🇨🇳 波浪形的
🇸🇮 valovit
🇮🇸 bylgjaður
🇰🇿 толқын тәрізді
🇬🇪 მრუდე
🇦🇿 dalğalı
🇲🇽 ondulado
Etymology
The word 'squiggly' originated in the early 20th century, likely as an onomatopoeic term, imitating the sound of a pencil or pen moving in an erratic manner. It is derived from the verb 'squiggle,' which itself means to draw or write in a squiggly manner. The playful nature of the word has made it popular in informal contexts, often used to describe anything that features a non-linear, whimsical motion or design. Over the years, 'squiggly' has found its way into children's literature, art descriptions, and even technical jargon in fields like mathematics and biology, where irregular shapes or patterns are noted.