General
wiggle
What does wiggle mean?
A shifty, herky-jerky set of dribble moves used to shake and get past a defender.
"That guard's got a nasty little wiggle to his game."
Origin
Streetball slang for elusive dribbling.
Frequently asked questions
What does wiggle mean in basketball?
It refers to shifty, elusive dribbling that lets a ball-handler shake defenders and create space.
Is having wiggle a compliment?
Yes, saying a player has wiggle is praise for slick, hard-to-guard handles.
How do you use wiggle in a sentence?
You'd say 'that guard's got a little wiggle to his game' to describe a player with shifty handles.
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