wriggle (n.)

  1. the act of wiggling

    [ Syn: wiggle , squirm ]

    wriggle (v.)

  1. to move in a twisting or contorted motion, (especially when struggling); The prisoner writhed in discomfort; The child tried to wriggle free from his aunts embrace

    [ Syn: writhe , wrestle , worm , squirm , twist ]

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