Wiggled Meaning in English
word · lemma: wiggle
ˈwɪɡəɫd
WIG-uhld
wˈɪɡəld
WIG-uhld
Definition
Moved with short, quick, and small back-and-forth or side-to-side movements, often like shaking or wriggling.
Usage & Nuances
Most often refers to playful, nervous, or gentle movement—common for parts of the body (like toes, fingers, hips) or small animals. Never used for large, strong moves. Often used when someone tries to free themselves or attract attention.
Spanish: se movió - se meneóPortuguese (BR): se mexeu - se remexeuPortuguese (PT): mexeu-se - abanou-seChinese (Simplified): 扭动Chinese (Traditional): 扭動Hindi: हिलायाArabic: تلوّىBengali: ঠুলঠুল করা - হিলিয়ে নাড়াRussian: пошевелил - поводилJapanese: くねくね動かした - ぴくぴく動かしたVietnamese: ngọ nguậy - lắc lắcKorean: 흔들었다 - 꿈틀거렸다Turkish: kıpırdattı - oynattıUrdu: ہلایا - جنبش دیIndonesian: menggoyangkan - menggeliatkan
Example Sentences
The puppy wiggled its tail excitedly.
basic
She wiggled her fingers to say hello.
basic
The worm wiggled across the ground.
basic
He wiggled out of his tight jacket with a laugh.
natural
The baby wiggled in her arms and wouldn’t sit still.
natural
My tooth felt loose, so I wiggled it a bit.
natural