Wiggling: meaning, definitions and examples

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wiggling

 

[ หˆwษชษกlษชล‹ ]

Verb
Context #1 | Verb

motion activity

Wiggling refers to a rapid, small movement or a shaking motion, typically of a body part or an object. This term often describes an action where something moves back and forth or side to side in a playful or restless manner. It can be used to indicate a dance-like movement or simply a way to express excitement or agitation. Wiggling can also be associated with various animals or children who tend to instinctively wiggle when they are happy or restless.

Synonyms

shaking, squirming, twisting

Examples of usage

  • The puppy was wiggling its tail excitedly.
  • She couldn't stop wiggling her fingers to the beat of the music.
  • The child started wiggling in her seat during the long meeting.
  • The worm was wiggling across the wet ground.

Translations

Translations of the word "wiggling" in other languages:

๐Ÿ‡ต๐Ÿ‡น contorcendo

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ณ เคฒเคนเคฐเคพเคจเคพ

๐Ÿ‡ฉ๐Ÿ‡ช wackeln

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ฉ bergetar

๐Ÿ‡บ๐Ÿ‡ฆ ะบะพะปะธะฒะฐะฝะฝั

๐Ÿ‡ต๐Ÿ‡ฑ wigotanie

๐Ÿ‡ฏ๐Ÿ‡ต ๆบใ‚Œใ‚‹

๐Ÿ‡ซ๐Ÿ‡ท agitation

๐Ÿ‡ช๐Ÿ‡ธ movimiento

๐Ÿ‡น๐Ÿ‡ท sallanma

๐Ÿ‡ฐ๐Ÿ‡ท ํ”๋“ค๋ฆผ

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฆ ุชุฐุจุฐุจ

๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ฟ kymรกcenรญ

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฐ hรฝbanie

๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ณ ๆ‘‡ๅŠจ

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฎ mahanje

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ธ hreyfing

๐Ÿ‡ฐ๐Ÿ‡ฟ ั‚ะตั€ะฑะตะปั–ั

๐Ÿ‡ฌ๐Ÿ‡ช แƒ›แƒแƒซแƒ แƒแƒแƒ‘แƒ

๐Ÿ‡ฆ๐Ÿ‡ฟ tษ™rpษ™nmษ™

๐Ÿ‡ฒ๐Ÿ‡ฝ movimiento

Etymology

The word 'wiggle' originates from the Middle English 'wiglen', derived from the Old English 'wigglian', which meant to move in small, rapid motions. This term is linked to various dialects and has been used to describe movements that are not linear and have a playful or jittery quality. Its use has evolved throughout the centuries, finding its way into informal language and childhood narratives. Its association with playful movements speaks to human and animal behavior, where wriggling or wiggling often denotes joy or discomfort. By the 19th century, the word began to appear consistently in children's literature, portraying playful characters who would whimsically wiggle in excitement. Today, 'wiggle' is commonly used in both formal and informal contexts, often depicting lively and energetic movements.

Word Frequency Rank

At rank #29,688, this word represents specialized academic or technical vocabulary. It's less frequently encountered but may be valuable in specific contexts.