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wriggle

 

[ ˈrɪɡ(ə)l ]

Verb / Noun
Context #1 | Verb

movement

To twist and turn with quick writhing movements.

Synonyms

squirm, twist, wiggle

Examples of usage

  • He tried to wriggle free from the ropes.
  • The snake wriggled its way through the grass.
Context #2 | Noun

action

A wriggling movement.

Synonyms

squirm, twist, wiggle

Examples of usage

  • The child's wriggle made it hard to hold him still.
  • She felt a wriggle in her pocket and knew the mouse was awake.

Translations

Translations of the word "wriggle" in other languages:

🇵🇹 contorcer

🇮🇳 लपेटना

🇩🇪 winden

🇮🇩 bergoyang

🇺🇦 крутитися

🇵🇱 wirować

🇯🇵 くねくねする

🇫🇷 se tortiller

🇪🇸 retorcerse

🇹🇷 bükülmek

🇰🇷 꿈틀거리다

🇸🇦 يتلوى

🇨🇿 kroutit

🇸🇰 krútiť

🇨🇳 扭动

🇸🇮 vrteti

🇮🇸 snúast

🇰🇿 бұралу

🇬🇪 ვიწროვდები

🇦🇿 dönmək

🇲🇽 retorcerse

Word origin

The word 'wriggle' originated from the Middle English word 'wrigglen', which is related to the Old English word 'wrigian' meaning 'to turn, swerve'. The verb 'wriggle' has been used since the 15th century to describe twisting and turning movements. The noun form of 'wriggle' emerged later, referring to the action of wriggling or squirming. Over time, 'wriggle' has become a popular word to express quick, twisting movements.

Word Frequency Rank

At rank #27,190, this word represents specialized academic or technical vocabulary. It's less frequently encountered but may be valuable in specific contexts.