wiggle

wiggle
I. verb (wiggled; wiggling) Etymology: Middle English wiglen, from or akin to Middle Dutch or Middle Low German wiggelen to totter; akin to Old English wegan to move — more at way Date: 13th century intransitive verb 1. to move to and fro with quick jerky or shaking motions ; jiggle 2. to proceed with or as if with twisting and turning movements ; wriggle transitive verb to cause to wiggle II. noun Date: 1816 1. the act of wiggling 2. shellfish or fish in cream sauce with peas • wiggly adjective

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