wiggle
1 of 2verb/ˈwɪɡəl/
Forms:wiggling,wiggled,wiggled
1
to move with small, quick, and back-and-forth motions, often in a playful or fidgety manner
- The cat wiggled its tail, ready to pounce on the moving toy.
- The worm wiggled its way through the soil, burrowing deeper into the earth.
- The fish wiggled in the angler's hands as he tried to remove the hook.
- The magician wiggled his fingers, creating an illusion of objects floating in the air.
- Trying on the new shoes, she wiggled her toes to ensure a comfortable fit.