How Do You Spell WRIGGLE?

Pronunciation: [ɹˈɪɡə͡l] (IPA)

The word "wriggle" is spelled with eight letters, beginning with "w" and ending with "e". In IPA phonetic transcription, it is pronounced as /ˈrɪɡl̩/, with the stress on the first syllable. This word means to move in a twisting or squirming manner, like a snake or a worm. It can be used to describe the movement of an animal, a person, or an object. The spelling of "wriggle" is straightforward and easy to remember.

WRIGGLE Meaning and Definition

1. Wriggle is a verb that commonly refers to the act of twisting or squirming with small, quick movements. It is characterized by a series of contortions or undulations made by the body or a body part. This word is often associated with small creatures such as worms, insects or snakes, which are known for their ability to move in a wriggling manner. It can also be used to describe the movement of a person or an animal trying to free themselves from a restraint.

   Furthermore, wriggle can be used metaphorically to depict a situation or task that involves a great deal of maneuvering or improvised actions to achieve success. In this context, it conveys the idea of making subtle or slight adjustments, often involving a certain level of difficulty or discomfort. For instance, one might say that they had to wriggle through a crowded room to reach the exit.

   Wriggle can also be used in a figurative sense, indicating evasiveness or an attempt to avoid direct confrontation or commitment. In this context, it implies a wily or tricky behavior, as if to wriggle out of an uncomfortable situation or to sidestep responsibility.

   Overall, wriggle encompasses a range of physical and metaphorical movements, depicting twisting or squirming, often associated with small creatures, but can also be applied to human actions and interactions.

2. To move the body to and fro with short turns; to put the body into a quick shifting motion.

   Etymological and pronouncing dictionary of the English language. By Stormonth, James, Phelp, P. H. Published 1874.

Common Misspellings for WRIGGLE

• wrincle
• wrigly
• triagle
• wrigle
• truggle
• triggle
• riggle
• wrikle
• wriguley
• frigile
• piggle
• wigle
• sruggle
• frigle
• fruggle
• origale
• riggled
• wringkle
• wrigglew
• rwiggle
• briggge
• briggue
• riegle
• rigglle
• Skriggle
• wriggley
• wrissle
• Wrigglely
• Wraggley
• Riggley
• Gruggle
• Whiggle
• grigrie
• braggle
• arigule
• Wrilsle
• wrinngle
• wrigull
• wriqgfrom
• Wridele

Etymology of WRIGGLE

The word "wriggle" originated from Middle English "wrigelen", which was derived from the Old English word "wrīglian". This Old English verb meant "to twist or turn oneself" and can be traced back to the Proto-Germanic word "wrīhanan". The Proto-Indo-European root of "wriggle" is thought to be "werǵ-", meaning "to turn" or "to bend". The word "wriggle" has remained relatively unchanged in its meaning and form throughout its history.

Idioms with the word WRIGGLE

• wriggle out The idiom "wriggle out" means to escape or avoid a difficult or tricky situation, often through deceit, manipulation, or clever maneuvering. It implies finding a way to evade responsibility or commitment.
• wriggle in(to sth) The idiom "wriggle in(to sth)" refers to the act of squeezing or maneuvering oneself into a tight or narrow space, often with slight twisting or squirming movements. It implies a sense of contorting or adjusting oneself in order to fit into a particular position or location.
• get a wriggle on The idiom "get a wriggle on" means to hurry up or move more quickly. It is often used in a light-hearted or colloquial manner to encourage someone to speed up their actions or complete a task more promptly. The phrase suggests a sense of urgency or impatience.
• wriggle off the hook The idiom "wriggle off the hook" means to avoid responsibility or escape from a difficult situation or punishment. It refers to the action of slipping away like a fish that manages to wriggle itself off the hook, thus eluding capture or consequences.

Similar spelling words for WRIGGLE

• Raqueal,
• rockhill,
• reglue,
• Rocaille,
• regla,
• riggall,
• Ragule,
• Rigoll,
• RCLW,
• regulae,
• rokel,
• rykiel,
• RKL,
• Regle,
• RRECL,
• Wrigley,
• Roqhelle,
• Raquele,
• ROUGOL,
• Raquelle,
• recoil-wave,
• Riggle,
• raucle,
• regola,
• Rocklee,
• Rikelle,
• wriggly,
• Rockleigh,
• RCALA,
• regale-shelves,
• raggle-taggle,
• Racquell,
• riegle,
• Rackel,
• reglow,
• Rachyl,
• roggle,
• ragley,
• regale,
• RWCL,
• RACHL,
• Rikell,
• rugulah,
• ruckel,
• rookle,
• Raquel,
• RHCLE,
• Rockell,
• ruckle,
• REGULU3,
• regala,
• rockwall,
• Rakel,
• recoyle,
• recoil-atom,
• Raquela,
• V-RQOL,
• regul,
• ragle,
• regulo,
• rickle,
• rockily,
• wriggler,
• rogallo,
• Rickilee,
• rhachial,
• RCL,
• wrigley\'s,
• rucola,
• Rokelay,
• RGL,
• rogala,
• regalia,
• Rakelle,
• Rigol,
• regula,
• rogalla,
• Racle,
• raguly,
• raggle,
• Rockly,
• Raquella,
• Rockelay,
• rachial,
• rachol,
• rugolo,
• recuile,
• wriggling,
• Ricquelle,
• roekel,
• RCLEA,
• total-recall,
• Rockley,
• Raychael,
• recueil,
• Reigle,
• reagle,
• RECQL,
• regal,
• rockel,
• Recule,
• requel,
• RCQOL,
• Rachael,
• rraklli,
• Rocklay,
• ragale,
• rhKL,
• RECQL3,
• regalo,
• recoal,
• requoyle,
• Vice-regal,
• CANC/RCL,
• rakali,
• wrigl,
• rockall,
• rugola,
• Rachalle,
• regally,
• wroclaw,
• ragwheel,
• rockwell,
• rugal,
• rockwool,
• Rachaele,
• Raguel,
• Rickel,
• recoil,
• recuil,
• recall,
• Racal,
• rakhal,
• rackley,
• Raquell,
• Ricquel,
• RQWL,
• Rachal,
• rkelly,
• rackwheel,
• WRQoL,
• riegl,
• Reguli,
• rickly,
• Racquel,
• RCLH1,
• RQOL,
• rackle,
• ricola,
• rogal,
• Raclaw,
• Roquel.

Plural form of WRIGGLE is WRIGGLES

Conjugate verb Wriggle

CONDITIONAL PERFECT

I would have wriggled

you would have wriggled

he/she/it would have wriggled

we would have wriggled

they would have wriggled

I would have wriggle

you would have wriggle

he/she/it would have wriggle

we would have wriggle

they would have wriggle

CONDITIONAL PERFECT PROGRESSIVE

I would have been wriggling

you would have been wriggling

he/she/it would have been wriggling

we would have been wriggling

they would have been wriggling

CONDITIONAL PRESENT

I would wriggle

you would wriggle

he/she/it would wriggle

we would wriggle

they would wriggle

CONDITIONAL PRESENT PROGRESSIVE

I would be wriggling

you would be wriggling

he/she/it would be wriggling

we would be wriggling

they would be wriggling

FUTURE

I will wriggle

you will wriggle

he/she/it will wriggle

we will wriggle

they will wriggle

FUTURE CONTINUOUS

I will be wriggling

you will be wriggling

he/she/it will be wriggling

we will be wriggling

they will be wriggling

FUTURE PERFECT

I will have wriggled

you will have wriggled

he/she/it will have wriggled

we will have wriggled

they will have wriggled

FUTURE PERFECT CONTINUOUS

I will have been wriggling

you will have been wriggling

he/she/it will have been wriggling

we will have been wriggling

they will have been wriggling

IMPERATIVE

you wriggle

we let´s wriggle

NONFINITE VERB FORMS

to wriggle

PAST CONTINUOUS

I was wriggling

you were wriggling

he/she/it was wriggling

we were wriggling

they were wriggling

PAST PARTICIPLE

wriggled

PAST PERFECT

I had wriggled

you had wriggled

he/she/it had wriggled

we had wriggled

they had wriggled

PAST PERFECT CONTINUOUS

I had been wriggling

you had been wriggling

he/she/it had been wriggling

we had been wriggling

they had been wriggling

PRESENT

I wriggle

you wriggle

he/she/it wriggles

we wriggle

they wriggle

PRESENT CONTINUOUS

I am wriggling

you are wriggling

he/she/it is wriggling

we are wriggling

they are wriggling

PRESENT PARTICIPLE

wriggling

PRESENT PERFECT

I have wriggled

you have wriggled

he/she/it has wriggled

we have wriggled

they have wriggled

PRESENT PERFECT CONTINUOUS

I have been wriggling

you have been wriggling

he/she/it has been wriggling

we have been wriggling

they have been wriggling

PRESENT SUBJUNCTIVE

he/she/it wriggle

SIMPLE PAST

I wriggled

you wriggled

he/she/it wriggled

we wriggled

they wriggled