Adjective: wriggling ri-g(u-)ling- Moving in a twisting, snake-like or wormlike fashion
"wriggling worms";
- wiggly, wriggly, writhing
Verb: wriggle ri-gul- Move in a twisting or contorted motion (esp. when struggling)
"The child tried to wriggle free from his aunt's embrace";
- writhe, wrestle, worm, squirm, twist
See also: moving, squirmy
Type of: move
Encyclopedia: Wriggling
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