wiggle

Definition

  • noun: the act of 'wiggling'
  • verb: to move up and down or from side to side with short quick motions
  • verb: to move to and fro with quick jerky or shaking motions
  • synonyms: jiggle, wag, squirm

Examples

  • We should allow for some 'wiggle room' [='flexibility'] when we plan the schedule.

  • The salesman has some 'wiggle room' to reduce the price of the car.

  • The puppy 'wiggled' with excitement.

Movie clips

Movie quotes

  • (..) - that's fine. - Okay, good. Just take it nice and slow, Jake. Good. Okay, well, no truncal ataxia, that's good. Are you feeling lightheaded or dizzy at all? You're wiggling your toes! - Good. Good, Jake. - That's great. Distal motor control is good. Good, Jake. That's great, Jake. Hold on, now. (..)
    2009 Avatar
  • (..) However, before satisfaction would be mine, Wiggle your big toe. Hard part's over. Now, let's get these other piggies wiggling. Welcome to Air O. May I help you? Okinawa. One-way. Hi. (..)
    2003 Kill Bill: Vol. 1
  • (..) He's an amazing person who somehow gets me. He's thoughtful and smart, and... I feel like I can be myself around him. And his nose does this little wiggly thing when he sleeps. You watch me sleep? Dude, I watch you sleep. I'm really glad that this is finally out and I can tell people (..)
    2017 TvShow: Modern Family Title: Five Minutes Season: 8 Episode 18