adj
wiggly
WIHG-lee
Wiggly (adj) means Constantly moving with small, restless motions. Example: “The toddler was too wiggly to sit still for the photo.”
adj
1
Constantly moving with small, restless motions.
"It is not easy to get a diaper onto a wiggly little baby."
"The toddler was too wiggly to sit still for the photo."
2
Curvy or wavy rather than straight, describing a line.
"He drew a wiggly line to represent the river on the map."
How to use wiggly
Learner’s notesIn plain EnglishSquirmy and restless, or (for a line) wavy rather than straight.
Common pairings
wiggly line
wiggly worm
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Word forms
- Comparative
- wigglier
- Superlative
- wiggliest
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Etymology
Formed from "wiggle" plus the adjective ending "-y."
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Rhymes for wiggly
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What does “wiggly” mean?
The word “wiggly” means constantly moving with small, restless motions. In plain terms, squirmy and restless, or (for a line) wavy rather than straight.
How do you pronounce “wiggly”?
“Wiggly” is pronounced WIHG-lee (/ˈwɪɡ(ə)li/ in IPA).
How do you use “wiggly” in a sentence?
Here is “wiggly” used in a sentence: “The toddler was too wiggly to sit still for the photo.”
What part of speech is “wiggly”?
“Wiggly” is an adjective.
How many meanings does “wiggly” have?
“Wiggly” has 2 distinct senses listed in this dictionary. The most common is: constantly moving with small, restless motions.
