Wiggle: meaning, definitions and examples

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wiggle

[ ˈwɪɡəl ]

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movement

To move with short, quick, irregular movements from side to side or up and down.

Synonyms

jiggle, squirm, wriggle

Examples of usage

The puppy wiggled its tail in excitement.
She wiggled her toes in the sand at the beach.

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dance

A dance or movement in which the body is twisted or gyrated in a lively or playful manner.

Synonyms

gyrate, shimmy, twist

Examples of usage

The children performed a fun wiggle dance at the school talent show.
She added some hip wiggles to her salsa routine.

Translations

Translations of the word "wiggle" in other languages:

🇵🇹 balançar

🇮🇳 हिलाना

🇩🇪 wackeln

🇮🇩 goyang

🇺🇦 ворушити

🇵🇱 kiwać się

🇯🇵 揺れる (yureru)

🇫🇷 se tortiller

🇪🇸 moverse

🇹🇷 kıpırdamak

🇰🇷 흔들다

🇸🇦 يهتز

🇨🇿 vrtět se

🇸🇰 kývať sa

🇨🇳 摆动 (bǎidòng)

🇸🇮 migati

🇮🇸 vagga

🇰🇿 тербелу

🇬🇪 გაქანება

🇦🇿 tərpətmək

🇲🇽 moverse

Word origin

The word 'wiggle' originated in the 14th century, deriving from the Middle English word 'wigelen,' meaning to totter or wobble. Over time, it evolved to describe quick, irregular movements. The term is often associated with playful or lively actions, such as dance moves or the movement of animals.