wriggle
verb
Pronunciation: /ˈrɪɡəl/
Definition
Twist and turn the body with quick, short, squirming movements.
Examples
The worm started to wriggle across the damp sidewalk after the rain.
Children often wriggle in their seats when they are forced to sit still for too long.
She managed to wriggle out of her tight jacket after struggling for a few minutes.
How to Use wriggle
- wriggle out of (phrasal verb)
- to escape a situation or physical constraint — "She always finds a way to wriggle out of doing the dishes."
- wriggle into (phrasal verb)
- to force oneself into a tight space or piece of clothing — "He had to wriggle into his old jeans after the holidays."
Synonyms of wriggle
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