WIGGLER Synonyms
There are 9 hypernyms of the word wiggler. (close relations)
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| fidget | verb, nounv, n | |||||
noun • a feeling of agitation expressed in continual motion verb • move restlessly | ||||||
| jig | verb, nounv, n | |||||
noun • music in three-four time for dancing a jig • a fisherman's lure with one or more hooks that is jerked up and down in the water • a device that holds a piece of machine work and guides the tools operating on it • any of various old rustic dances involving kicking and leaping verb • dance a quick dance with leaping and kicking motions | ||||||
| jiggle | verbv | |||||
noun • a slight irregular shaking motion verb • move to and fro | ||||||
| shimmy | verb, nounv, n | |||||
noun • an abnormal wobble in a motor vehicle (especially in the front wheels) • a woman's sleeveless undergarment • lively dancing (usually to ragtime music) with much shaking of the shoulders and hips verb • tremble or shake • dance a shimmy | ||||||
| squiggle | nounn | |||||
noun • a short twisting line • an illegible scrawl | ||||||
| squirm | verbv | |||||
noun • the act of wiggling verb • to move in a twisting or contorted motion, (especially when struggling) | ||||||
| twist | verb, nounv, n | |||||
noun • an unforeseen development • an interpretation of a text or action • any clever maneuver • the act of rotating rapidly • a sharp strain on muscles or ligaments • a sharp bend in a line produced when a line having a loop is pulled tight • a circular segment of a curve • a miniature whirlpool or whirlwind resulting when the current of a fluid doubles back on itself • a jerky pulling movement • a hairdo formed by braiding or twisting the hair • social dancing in which couples vigorously twist their hips and arms in time to the music; was popular in the 1960s • the act of winding or twisting • turning or twisting around (in place) verb • to move in a twisting or contorted motion, (especially when struggling) • cause (an object) to assume a crooked or angular form • turn in the opposite direction • form into a spiral shape • form into twists • extend in curves and turns • do the twist • twist or pull violently or suddenly, especially so as to remove (something) from that to which it is attached or from where it originates • practice sophistry; change the meaning of or be vague about in order to mislead or deceive • twist suddenly so as to sprain | ||||||
| twitch | verb, nounv, n | |||||
noun • a sudden muscle spasm; especially one caused by a nervous condition verb • make an uncontrolled, short, jerky motion • move with abrupt, seemingly uncontrolled motions • toss with a sharp movement so as to cause to turn over in the air • squeeze tightly between the fingers • move or pull with a sudden motion | ||||||
| waggle | verbv | |||||
noun • causing to move repeatedly from side to side verb • move from side to side • move unsteadily or with a weaving or rolling motion | ||||||
| wriggle | verbv | |||||
noun • the act of wiggling verb • to move in a twisting or contorted motion, (especially when struggling) | ||||||
| writhe | verbv | |||||
verb • to move in a twisting or contorted motion, (especially when struggling) | ||||||
| wriggler | nounn | |||||
noun • one who can't stay still (especially a child) • larva of a mosquito | ||||||
| angleworm | nounn | |||||
noun • terrestrial worm that burrows into and helps aerate soil; often surfaces when the ground is cool or wet; used as bait by anglers | ||||||
| crawler | verb, nounv, n | |||||
noun • a person who tries to please someone in order to gain a personal advantage • a person who crawls or creeps along the ground • terrestrial worm that burrows into and helps aerate soil; often surfaces when the ground is cool or wet; used as bait by anglers | ||||||
| earthworm | nounn | |||||
noun • terrestrial worm that burrows into and helps aerate soil; often surfaces when the ground is cool or wet; used as bait by anglers | ||||||
| fishworm | nounn | |||||
noun • terrestrial worm that burrows into and helps aerate soil; often surfaces when the ground is cool or wet; used as bait by anglers | ||||||
| nightcrawler | verb, nounv, n | |||||
noun • terrestrial worm that burrows into and helps aerate soil; often surfaces when the ground is cool or wet; used as bait by anglers | ||||||
| nightwalker | nounn | |||||
noun • terrestrial worm that burrows into and helps aerate soil; often surfaces when the ground is cool or wet; used as bait by anglers | ||||||
| squirmer | nounn | |||||
noun • one who can't stay still (especially a child) | ||||||
| dew worm | nounn | |||||
noun • terrestrial worm that burrows into and helps aerate soil; often surfaces when the ground is cool or wet; used as bait by anglers | ||||||
