Pronunciation: [ɹˈɪɡlə] (IPA) 
The word "wriggler" is spelled with two Gs due to the sound it makes. The first G has a hard sound, pronounced as /ɡ/, and the second G has a soft sound, pronounced as /dʒ/. This helps to distinguish the word from its close cousin, "wringer," which is spelled with a single G. A wriggler is defined as one who wriggles or moves in a twisting motion, such as a worm or a child who can't sit still.
A wriggler, noun, refers to a living being that exhibits a distinct pattern of movement characterized by sinuous and twisting motions. It typically describes an organism, often a small animal or insect, that displays a writhing or squirming motion that involves flexing and bending its body in a continuous and irregular manner. This term is commonly employed to describe organisms that move in a serpentine or zigzag manner, such as certain species of worms, snakes, caterpillars, or larvae.
Wrigglers often employ this unique movement pattern to navigate through their environment, especially in situations requiring maneuverability in narrow or restricted spaces. The wriggling motion may serve as a mechanism for locating food, escaping predators, or simply moving from one location to another.
The term "wriggler" can also be employed metaphorically to describe a person who frequently twists or turns their body in an animated or restless manner. In this context, it encompasses individuals who are fidgety, constantly changing positions, or displaying restless behavior.
Furthermore, the term "wriggler" can be used figuratively to depict an evasive individual, someone who wriggles out of situations or avoids giving direct answers. This connotation suggests a character who is skilled at escaping or evading obligations, commitments, or questions, often through deceptive or cunning means.
One who wriggles.
Etymological and pronouncing dictionary of the English language. By Stormonth, James, Phelp, P. H. Published 1874.
The word "wriggler" is derived from the verb "wriggle", which originated from Middle English "wriglen", and can be traced back to the Old High German "wrigilōn" and Middle Low German "wrigelen". These Germanic roots indicate the squirming or twisting movement associated with this word. "Wriggler" specifically refers to a person or thing that wriggles, often used to describe someone who moves or twists their body in a sinuous or worm-like manner.
