wriggles

When something wriggles, it moves slowly and awkwardly. Sometimes when you wriggle, you are trying to escape from somebody or something.

  • The snake was trying to wriggle away from the dog.

  • The worm was wriggling around in the mud.

Definition of wriggles

noun

the act of wiggling

Synonyms:

squirm, wiggle

verb

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

Synonyms:

squirm, twist, worm, wrestle, writhe

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