wriggle Antonyms

Meaning of wriggle

Wordnet

wriggle (n)

the act of wiggling

Wordnet

wriggle (v)

to move in a twisting or contorted motion, (especially when struggling)

Webster

wriggle (v. i.)

To move the body to and fro with short, writhing motions, like a worm; to squirm; to twist uneasily or quickly about.

Webster

wriggle (v. t.)

To move with short, quick contortions; to move by twisting and squirming; like a worm.

Webster

wriggle (a.)

Wriggling; frisky; pliant; flexible.

Webster

wriggle (n.)

Act of wriggling; a short or quick writhing motion or contortion.

FAQs About the word wriggle

the act of wiggling, to move in a twisting or contorted motion, (especially when struggling)To move the body to and fro with short, writhing motions, like a wor

squirm, toss, twitch, fidget, wiggle, twist, jerk, writhe, tremble, squiggle

relax,relax, rest, rest, unwind, calm (down), calm (down),unwind,still, still

The earthworms wriggled through the loose soil, leaving a trail of moist earth behind.

The baby bird wriggled its tiny beak open, begging for food from its mother.

The spider wriggled its legs frantically, trying to escape the web of its predator.

The child wriggled out of his mother's grasp and ran ahead into the park.