Wiggling Meaning in English
word · lemma: wiggle
ˈwɪɡəɫɪŋ/, /ˈwɪɡɫɪŋ
WIG-uh-ling
wˈɪɡlɪŋ
WIG-ling
Definition
Moving from side to side or up and down with small, quick movements, often in a playful or restless way.
Usage & Nuances
'Wiggling' is informal and often describes playful movement, especially by children, pets, or small body parts (like fingers or toes). Common with: 'wiggling tooth', 'wiggling worm'. Not used for large or formal objects.
Spanish: meneando - moviéndose (de un lado a otro)Portuguese (BR): mexendo - balançando (de um lado para o outro)Portuguese (PT): abanando - mexendo (de um lado para o outro)Chinese (Simplified): 扭动 - 摇摆Chinese (Traditional): 扭動 - 搖擺Hindi: हिलता-डुलताArabic: يتلوى - يتحرك (ذهابًا وإيابًا)Bengali: নাড়া-চাড়া করা - কেঁপে ওঠাRussian: покачивание - ёрзаниеJapanese: くねくねする - もぞもぞするVietnamese: ngọ nguậy - lắc lưKorean: 꼼지락거리다 - 흔들거리다Turkish: kıpırdanmak - oynamakUrdu: لہرانا - ہلناIndonesian: menggeliat - menggoyang
Example Sentences
The baby is wiggling in her crib.
basic
He was wiggling his loose tooth.
basic
The dog keeps wiggling its tail.
basic
Stop wiggling, I can't get your picture!
natural
My phone fell between the seats, so I'm wiggling my hand to reach it.
natural
She can't sit still—she's always wiggling in her chair.
natural