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wriggler

 

[ หˆrษชษกlษ™r ]

Noun
Context #1 | Noun

in nature

A person or creature that wriggles; a squirming or twisting motion.

Synonyms

squirming creature, twisting organism

Examples of usage

  • The wriggler made its way through the mud.
  • The little wriggler tried to escape from the bird.
Context #2 | Noun

informal

A small child, especially one who is restless or fidgety.

Synonyms

fidgety kid, restless child

Examples of usage

  • The wriggler wouldn't sit still during the meal.
  • She's a little wriggler, always on the move.
Context #3 | Noun

slang

A person who is involved in deceitful or shady activities.

Synonyms

deceiver, schemer

Examples of usage

  • He's a known wriggler, always trying to scheme his way out of trouble.
  • Watch out for that wriggler, he can't be trusted.

Translations

Translations of the word "wriggler" in other languages:

๐Ÿ‡ต๐Ÿ‡น verme

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ณ เคฐเฅ‡เค‚เค—เคจเฅ‡ เคตเคพเคฒเคพ เค•เฅ€เคกเคผเคพ

๐Ÿ‡ฉ๐Ÿ‡ช Wurm

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ฉ cacing

๐Ÿ‡บ๐Ÿ‡ฆ ั‡ะตั€ะฒ'ัะบ

๐Ÿ‡ต๐Ÿ‡ฑ robak

๐Ÿ‡ฏ๐Ÿ‡ต ใ†ใญใ‚‹ใ‚‚ใฎ (unerumono)

๐Ÿ‡ซ๐Ÿ‡ท ver

๐Ÿ‡ช๐Ÿ‡ธ gusano

๐Ÿ‡น๐Ÿ‡ท solucan

๐Ÿ‡ฐ๐Ÿ‡ท ๋ฒŒ๋ ˆ (beolle)

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฆ ุฏูˆุฏุฉ

๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ฟ ฤerv

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฐ ฤerv

๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ณ ่ •่™ซ (ruรณchรณng)

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฎ ฤrv

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ธ ormur

๐Ÿ‡ฐ๐Ÿ‡ฟ ะถำ™ะฝะดั–ะบ

๐Ÿ‡ฌ๐Ÿ‡ช แƒญแƒ˜แƒ

๐Ÿ‡ฆ๐Ÿ‡ฟ qurd

๐Ÿ‡ฒ๐Ÿ‡ฝ gusano

Etymology

The word 'wriggler' originated in the late 18th century, derived from the verb 'wriggle,' which dates back to the 16th century. The term is often used to describe small creatures or individuals who exhibit squirming or twisting movements. Over time, 'wriggler' has also been informally applied to restless children or individuals engaged in deceitful activities. The slang usage of 'wriggler' to denote someone involved in shady dealings gained prominence in the early 20th century.

Word Frequency Rank

At position #42,396, 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.