26984 words

wiggles

3 definitions • 5 examples
1
to (cause to) move up and down and/or from side to side with small, quick movements:

Examples:

He tried wiggling the control stick but nothing happened.
She wiggled her toes in the water.
Her hips wiggle as she walks.
2
a small, quick movement up and down and/or from side to side:

Examples:

With a wiggle of her hips, she pulled up her trousers.
3
to move up and down or from side to side with small, quick movements, or to cause this to happen:

Examples:

[ T ] He wiggled the handle but nothing happened.

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