Synonyms for

Wriggle

Verb / ˈrɪgʌl / Another word for wriggle — explore alternatives below. For syllable breakdowns and pronunciation, see this word on Syllablesworld.

Definition

to twist and turn with quick movements

Synonyms & similar words

writhe worm twist wiggle wrestle squirm squirm twist wiggle jiggle twitch fidget flail thrash wrangle contort convulse shimmy snake writhe squiggle creep crawl slither slide glide

Example sentences

  1. The baby loves to wriggle and kick her feet.
  2. The worm wriggles away from the birds.
  3. I had to wriggle out of my shirt when it got stuck.
  4. The fish wriggled off the hook.
  5. My little sister likes to wriggle like a snake.

Quotes

  • The wriggle of a worm in a puddle of rainwater.
  • The wriggle of a fish as it tries to escape from a hook.
  • The wriggle of a snake as it slithers across the ground.

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