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

Constantly moving with small, restless motions.

"The toddler was too wiggly to sit still for the photo."

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 notes

In plain EnglishSquirmy and restless, or (for a line) wavy rather than straight.

Common pairings

wiggly line wiggly worm

Word forms

wigglier comparative, wiggliest superlative

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Etymology

Formed from "wiggle" plus the adjective ending "-y."

Rhymes for wiggly

jiggly squiggly

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Frequently asked questions

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.