adj
wiggy
Wiggy (adj) means Crazy, strange, or unsettling. Example: “The whole situation got pretty wiggy after midnight.”
adj
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Crazy, strange, or unsettling.
"The whole situation got pretty wiggy after midnight."
How to use wiggy
Learner’s notesIn plain EnglishSlang for odd, crazy, or slightly unnerving.
When to use it
Informal slang, dated compared to newer equivalents like "wild" or "sketchy."
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Word forms
- Comparative
- wiggier
- Superlative
- wiggiest
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The whole situation got pretty _____ after midnight.
Etymology
From the phrase "wig out" plus the "-y" adjective ending.
Rhymes for wiggy
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What does “wiggy” mean?
The word “wiggy” means crazy, strange, or unsettling. In plain terms, slang for odd, crazy, or slightly unnerving.
How do you use “wiggy” in a sentence?
Here is “wiggy” used in a sentence: “The whole situation got pretty wiggy after midnight.”
What part of speech is “wiggy”?
“Wiggy” is an adjective.
What is the meaning of wiggy?
"wiggy" (adj) means crazy, strange, or unsettling.
