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verb

ˈwi-gəl How to pronounce wiggle (audio)
Definition of wigglenext
as in to fidget
to make jerky or restless movements the baby wiggled in her sleep

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wiggle

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noun

as in shake

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Recent Examples of wiggle
Verb
Sizing is especially important with slip-on shoes to ensure your foot doesn’t wiggle around. — Rebecca Shinners, Travel + Leisure, 23 June 2026 Pull Gently Once the soil is broken up, use your hands to grab the carrots where the greens meet the root, and pull straight up while wiggling slightly. — Aviva Patz, Martha Stewart, 16 June 2026
Noun
The property is located right next to a playground and creek to get the wiggles out, and the infinity pool is a favorite. — Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 14 May 2026 The bolt that holds the rack to the trailer hitch receiver gets nice and tight, eliminating the wiggle and clang-and-bang that an old hand-me-down rack tends to have. — Andrew P. Collins, The Drive, 13 May 2026 See All Example Sentences for wiggle
Recent Examples of Synonyms for wiggle
  1. fidget
  2. shake
  3. twitch
  4. jiggle
  5. squirm
  6. flick
  7. toss
  8. jerk
Verb
  • In addition to having lofty themes, this is also a fairly rousing adventure with enough visual panache to keep any kid from fidgeting in his seat.
    — Pete Hammond, Deadline, 23 June 2026
  • A lot of those people have Victoria Baumann and Charlie Moreton to thank, the father-daughter duo behind Victoria Essie Studio that produces fidget toys and other knickknacks out of their homes in North Carolina.
    — Jennifer Liu Valentina Duarte, CNBC, 14 June 2026
Definition of fidget
Noun
  • Mixing it into water, a protein shake or yogurt makes little difference.
    — Emily Cegielski, Flow Space, 29 June 2026
  • Day 4 to 7 Have a protein shake for breakfast, an afternoon snack, and dinner.
    — Emily Kay Votruba, EverydayHealth.com, 29 June 2026
Definition of shake
Verb
  • There is something cultish about that idea — the player who tends not to start but has the knack to appear later on with antennae twitching, ready to seize the day and alter the course of a match.
    — Amy Lawrence, New York Times, 21 June 2026
  • Leon Stetson was allegedly twitching, so officers moved him away from Carrie Stetson and started to render medical aid.
    — Kellie Love, Hartford Courant, 12 June 2026
Definition of twitch
Noun
  • Before putting the jiggle in green Jell-O, Ariana Richards was already shaking things up as a child actress.
    — Huntley Woods, Entertainment Weekly, 11 June 2026
  • Japanese-style cheesecakes, sometimes called soufflé cheesecakes, have risen in popularity in recent years thanks, in part, to social media, where their jiggle and airy texture have helped turn the pie into a viral treat.
    — Brock Keeling, Oc Register, 26 May 2026
Definition of jiggle
Verb
  • With the contact patch sliding and squirming, the brakes had less to work with—and the car took just enough extra distance to end in an impact.
    — Michael Harley, Forbes.com, 30 June 2026
  • Unless your companion could use a hand or is traveling with young kids (in the latter case, if this person also happens to be your spouse or partner, really not cool to leave them with the stroller, diaper bag, squirming kids).
    — CNT Editors, Condé Nast Traveler, 2 June 2026
Definition of squirm
Noun
  • Additionally, WatchOS 26 introduces helpful new features, including a convenient wrist-flick gesture and timely suggestions.
    — Cierra Cowan, PC Magazine, 6 July 2026
  • The White House wasn't the only casualty caught in ID4's wake, though, as another renowned filmmaker's sci-fi flick took a beating at the box office.
    — Jeff Spry, Space.com, 3 July 2026
Definition of flick
Verb
  • Contreras was tossed immediately, while Red Sox outfielder Nate Eaton, interim manager Chad Tracy and Washington pitcher Miles Mikolas were all sent to the showers early.
    — Alejandro Avila OutKick, FOXNews.com, 1 July 2026
  • Guardians rookie Cooper Ingle made a routine catch last night and tossed the ball into the stands.
    — Chris Branch, New York Times, 1 July 2026
Definition of toss
Noun
  • For instance, there are glazed pork belly chunks served on crispy tostones, tuna tataki with a jerk-spice rub, and a bright, citrusy conch salad.
    — Chadner Navarro, Travel + Leisure, 29 June 2026
  • Learn how to cook lionfish ceviche, jerk chicken, and more with a group of like-minded people from all over the world, concluding with an alfresco feast—a true one-of-a-kind connection between strangers.
    — Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 26 June 2026
Definition of jerk

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