English dictionary, thesaurus, translations & etymology
FreeDict.com
adj

squiggly

SKWIHG-lee

Squiggly (adj) means Wavy and irregular rather than straight. Example: “He drew a squiggly line across the page.”

adj
1
Wavy and irregular rather than straight.
"He drew a squiggly line across the page."
noun
1
The wavy underline used by spellcheckers to flag an error.
"A red squiggly appeared under the misspelled word."

How to use squiggly

Learner’s notes

In plain EnglishWavy and irregular, like a wobbly line — or the wavy underline marking a typo.

Word forms

squigglier comparative, squigglies plural, squiggliest superlative

Study it as flashcards or scroll it in Flow — saved to your collection.
Test yourself on “squiggly” A quick quiz — meaning, synonyms & usage

Fill the gap

Can you complete this real example?

He drew a _____ line across the page.

Etymology

From squiggle + the adjective suffix -y.

Rhymes for squiggly

See all rhymes for squiggly →

Frequently asked questions

What does “squiggly” mean?

The word “squiggly” means wavy and irregular rather than straight. In plain terms, wavy and irregular, like a wobbly line — or the wavy underline marking a typo.

How do you pronounce “squiggly”?

“Squiggly” is pronounced SKWIHG-lee (/ˈskwɪɡli/ in IPA).

How do you use “squiggly” in a sentence?

Here is “squiggly” used in a sentence: “He drew a squiggly line across the page.”

What part of speech is “squiggly”?

Depending on how it is used, “squiggly” can be an adjective and a noun.

How many meanings does “squiggly” have?

“Squiggly” has 2 distinct senses listed in this dictionary. The most common is: wavy and irregular rather than straight.

Definitions: FreeDict original editorial