wiggly
word
Definition
Describes something that bends, twists, or moves repeatedly from side to side, like a worm or a squiggly line.
Usage & Nuances
Informal and playful; often used to describe lines, worms, children's movements, or handwriting. Common in phrases like 'wiggly line' or 'wiggly tooth.' Not typically used for very formal writing.
Spanish: ondulado - que se mueve - sinuosoPortuguese (BR): ondulado - que se mexePortuguese (PT): ondulado - serpenteanteChinese (Simplified): 弯弯曲曲的 - 摇摆的Chinese (Traditional): 彎彎曲曲的 - 搖擺的Hindi: टेढ़ा-मेढ़ा - हिलता-डुलताArabic: متعرج - متلوٍّ
Example Sentences
The worm was wiggly as it crawled on the ground.
basic
She drew a wiggly line on the paper.
basic
His tooth feels wiggly when he touches it.
basic
I can't write straight—my handwriting is always kind of wiggly.
natural
Stop being so wiggly and sit still for a minute!
natural
That puppy is so cute—look how wiggly its tail gets when it’s excited.
natural