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wriggling

Wriggling (noun) means the act of twisting and squirming with small movements. Example: “The wriggling of the worm caught the bird's attention.”

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The act of twisting and squirming with small movements.
"The wriggling of the worm caught the bird's attention."

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In plain EnglishThe action of wriggling — twisting about in small, quick movements.

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wrigglings plural

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What does “wriggling” mean?

The word “wriggling” means the act of twisting and squirming with small movements. In plain terms, the action of wriggling — twisting about in small, quick movements.

How do you use “wriggling” in a sentence?

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

What part of speech is “wriggling”?

“Wriggling” is a noun.

What is the meaning of wriggling?

"wriggling" (noun) means the act of twisting and squirming with small movements.

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