noun Uncommon

Wiggins

Wiggins (noun) means a feeling of nervousness, unease, or the creeps. Example: “That abandoned house gives me the wiggins.”

noun

A feeling of nervousness, unease, or the creeps.

"That abandoned house gives me the wiggins."

How to use Wiggins

Learner’s notes

In plain EnglishA slang term for a creeped-out, anxious feeling.

When to use it

Informal, mostly used in casual American speech influenced by 1990s pop culture.

Common pairings

give someone the wiggins have the wiggins

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Etymology

An altered form of "wiggings," related to "wig" in the sense of being nervous; popularised by the TV show Buffy the Vampire Slayer in 1997.

· First attested 1997

Class of 1997 Wiggins joined the language around 1997.

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Rhymes for Wiggins

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Frequently asked questions

What does “Wiggins” mean?

The word “Wiggins” means a feeling of nervousness, unease, or the creeps. In plain terms, a slang term for a creeped-out, anxious feeling.

How do you use “Wiggins” in a sentence?

Here is “Wiggins” used in a sentence: “That abandoned house gives me the wiggins.”

What part of speech is “Wiggins”?

“Wiggins” is a noun.

Where does the word “Wiggins” come from?

The word “Wiggins” dates back to around 1997. An altered form of "wiggings," related to "wig" in the sense of being nervous; popularised by the TV show Buffy the Vampire Slayer in 1997.

Is “Wiggins” a common word?

“Wiggins” is an uncommon word in modern English.