WRIGGLING Meaning and
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Wriggling is a verb that refers to the action of moving or squirming with quick, twisting, and contorted motions. It often implies a twisting or writhing movement that is done with some level of difficulty or restlessness. It can be seen as a coordinated yet unpredictable series of twists and turns, usually involving the body or a specific body part.
Typically, wriggling is associated with small, rapid movements, often made in an attempt to free oneself or to escape from a constrained or uncomfortable position. For example, a baby may wriggle in an attempt to get out of a tight swaddle or to get more comfortable in their crib.
Wriggling can also be used to describe the movement of animals, especially those that are limbless or have flexible bodies, such as snakes or worms. These creatures often wriggle in a serpentine motion to propel themselves forward or to navigate through narrow spaces.
Figuratively, the term wriggling can be used to describe someone's evasive or deceptive behavior. In this sense, it implies a clever maneuvering or twisting of words or actions in order to avoid a situation or to deceive others.
Overall, wriggling is a term that encompasses the notion of small, rapid, and twisting movements, whether in a physical or metaphorical sense.
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• Moving the body to and fro with quick turns.
• The act of one who wriggles.
Etymological and pronouncing dictionary of the English language. By Stormonth, James, Phelp, P. H. Published 1874.
Common Misspellings for WRIGGLING
Etymology of WRIGGLING
The word "wriggling" comes from the verb "wriggle", which dates back to the 15th century. Its origin is uncertain, but it is believed to be an onomatopoeic formation, imitating the sound or motion associated with wriggling. The term "wriggle" is associated with a twisting or squirming movement, often used to describe the motion of snakes, worms, or other creatures that move by writhing or undulating their bodies. Over time, "wriggling" formed from the present participle form of the verb, often used as an adjective to describe someone or something engaged in such a movement.
Similar spelling words for WRIGGLING
Conjugate verb Wriggling
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