Definition, Meaning & Synonyms
wriggle
verb
/ˈrɪɡ.əl/
Definition
To move with a twisting or contorted motion.
Examples
- The snake began to wriggle away from the approaching danger.
- Children often wriggle in their seats when they are restless.
- She had to wriggle her way through the crowd to reach her friend.
Meaning
Wriggle refers to the act of moving in a sinuous or twisting pattern, often associated with struggling or squirming.
Synonyms
- Squirm
- Writhe
- Twist
- Wiggle
- Squiggle
