zappeln — meaning in English
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English meaning
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fidget
verb To move restlessly or make small nervous movements.
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wriggle
verb To twist and turn the body with quick, small movements; to squirm.
Senses
zappeln is used for these senses in English:
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fidget
(intransitive) To wiggle or twitch; to move the body, especially the fingers, around nervously or idly.
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wriggle
(intransitive) To twist one's body to and fro with short, writhing motions; to squirm.
wriggle — full definition
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verb To twist and turn the body with quick, small movements; to squirm.
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verb To use clever or evasive means to escape a difficult situation.
