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wiggle

/ˈwɪɡəl/
Meanings
  • Verb

    To move or cause to move with a gentle, writhing or sinuous motion, especially when not intending to go far or not having a definite direction.

  • Noun

    A small, quick, rhythmic movement, especially of the body.

Pronunciation
  1. /ˈwɪɡəl/



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Rhymes
Words rhyming with wiggle
jiggle , twiddle , miggle , wiggle
Homonyms
Words having the same spelling or pronunciation but different meanings and origins

  1. Wiggle (English) : The act of moving with a gentle, writhing or sinuous motion or a small, quick, rhythmic movement.

  2. Wiggle (English) : A type of electrical connector with a flexible, winding design.

Homophones
Words having the same pronunciation but different meanings, origins, or spelling,

  1. Wiggle (English) : The act of moving with a gentle, writhing or sinuous motion or a small, quick, rhythmic movement.

  2. Wiggle (English) : A type of electrical connector with a flexible, winding design.

Variants
List of all variants of wiggle that leads to same result
wiggle , wiggled , wiggles , wiggling , wigglier , wiggliest , wiggly , wiggle room
Forms
Different forms of the word (e.g., verb conjugations, plural forms, comparative/superlative forms for adjectives).

wiggles, wiggled, wiggles, more wiggly, most wiggly

Etymology
origin and the way in which meanings have changed throughout history.

The origin of the word 'wiggle' is believed to come from the Old English word 'wigglian', which means 'to twist' or 'to turn'. It is also related to the Middle English word 'wiggle' and the Old Norse word 'viggla', which both mean 'to shake' or 'to tremble'.

Trivia
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  1. The word 'wiggle' is often used to describe the movements of animals, such as snakes, caterpillars, and earthworms.

  2. In the children's television show 'The Wiggles', the characters perform music and entertain children using colorful costumes and catchy songs.

  3. The term 'wiggle room' is used in accounting and finance to refer to the flexibility allowed in budgets or financial projections.

Related Concepts
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  1. Twist: A related concept to 'wiggle' is 'twist', which also involves moving something in a circular or sinuous motion.

  2. Squirm: Another related concept to 'wiggle' is 'squirm', which refers to a feeling of unease or discomfort, often accompanied by involuntary movements.

Culture
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The word 'wiggle' has been used in various forms of literature and art. For example, in the children's book 'The Wiggles', a group of anthropomorphic animals perform music and entertain children. In music, the term 'wiggle room' refers to the flexibility allowed in a performance or interpretation of a musical work.

How to Memorize "wiggle"

  1. visualize

    - To visualize 'wiggle', imagine a small object, like a finger or a toy, moving back and forth in a gentle, sinuous motion. You can also think of a snake or a caterpillar moving across the ground.

  2. associate

    - To associate 'wiggle' with a specific image or memory, try thinking of a time when you had to wiggle your way out of a tight spot or when you watched a wiggling worm in the grass.

  3. mnemonics

    - A mnemonic for 'wiggle' could be 'Will It Generate Little Grins and Laughs Everywhere?' This phrase can help you remember the definition of 'wiggle' as a verb meaning to move with a gentle, writhing or sinuous motion.

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