wiggly

adjective

Definition of wigglynext
as in squirmy
making jerky or restless movements a can of wiggly worms

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Recent Examples of Synonyms for wiggly
  1. fidgety
  2. twitchy
  3. upset
  4. worried
  5. nervous
  6. anxious
Adjective
  • Many young children will be fidgety sitting at a desk for a long period of time, so this can help.
    ​Wendy Wisner, Parents, 25 July 2024
  • Karinchak, who is notoriously fidgety on the mound, was charged with a ball on an 0-2 count to the Mariners’ J.P. Crawford.
    Tyler Kepner, New York Times, 2 Apr. 2023
Definition of fidgety
Adjective
  • Josh’s gentle teasing causes Diane’s brain to explode, and Grande plays her twitchy mix of anxiety and aggression to perfection.
    Joe Berkowitz, Vulture, 13 Oct. 2024
  • His delivery, as a Mustard beat that feels like a futuristic L.A. drumline, powers a twitchy chorus that will, undoubtedly, be shouted on dancefloors everywhere.
    Peter A. Berry, Variety, 24 Nov. 2024
Definition of twitchy
Adjective
  • Playing shorthanded against one of the best defenses the Vols have faced all season did not help the visitors’ upset chances.
    David Ubben, The Athletic, 22 Dec. 2024
  • New Mom Gives Birth, Only To Learn What Family Did With Baby By Jack Beresford Senior Life and Trends Reporter 10 A woman whose daughter was born via cesarean section has opened up about the one thing that left her upset following the birth.
    Gord Magill, Newsweek, 22 Dec. 2024
Definition of upset
Adjective
  • Rather than being concerned that Musk has too much influence over the president-elect, Jayapal should be worried about who’s making decisions for the current president.
    Chris Roemer, Baltimore Sun, 26 Dec. 2024
  • Gift recipients are much less worried about when the gift arrives.
    Rebecca Walker Reczek, Cory Haltman, CBS News, 25 Dec. 2024
Definition of worried
Adjective
  • That could be especially helpful for passengers who are nervous about being on a ship.
    Nathan Diller, USA TODAY, 24 Dec. 2024
  • Others may be nervous about overusing sanctions, as Steven Mnuchin, the treasury secretary in Trump’s first administration, was.
    Henry Farrell, Foreign Affairs, 23 Dec. 2024
Definition of nervous
Adjective
  • His words speak to an anxious, ongoing need not just to entertain, but to distract, to overact, to keep the audience unmoored, all in an effort to hide deep and intractable feelings of inadequacy.
    Bilge Ebiri, Vulture, 24 Dec. 2024
  • The horror sequel centers on pop star and drug addict Skye Riley (Naomi Scott), who's anxious about a comeback tour and visits her dealer for pills.
    Brian Truitt, USA TODAY, 24 Dec. 2024
Definition of anxious
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