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wiggling

Wiggling (noun) means the act or motion of moving with small, quick side-to-side movements. Example: “The wiggling of the worm caught the bird's attention.”

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The act or motion of moving with small, quick side-to-side movements.
"The wiggling of the worm caught the bird's attention."

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In plain EnglishThe noun form describing the act of wiggling — small, jerky back-and-forth movement.

Word forms

wigglings plural

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What does “wiggling” mean?

The word “wiggling” means the act or motion of moving with small, quick side-to-side movements. In plain terms, the noun form describing the act of wiggling — small, jerky back-and-forth movement.

How do you use “wiggling” in a sentence?

Here is “wiggling” used in a sentence: “The wiggling of the worm caught the bird's attention.”

What part of speech is “wiggling”?

“Wiggling” is a noun.

What is the meaning of wiggling?

"wiggling" (noun) means the act or motion of moving with small, quick side-to-side movements.

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