wriggly

adjective

Definition of wrigglynext
as in wiggly
making jerky or restless movements after a while, the little girl got wriggly and had to be taken outside to the church vestibule

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  1. fidgety
  2. twitchy
  3. upset
  4. worried
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
  • Now the Eras Tour is ending, many are understandably upset that this sense of camaraderie is coming to a close.
    Callum Booth, Forbes, 9 Dec. 2024
  • Ole Miss coach Lane Kiffin was still upset and tweeting about Ole Miss’ exclusion as of Sunday afternoon.
    Chris Vannini, The Athletic, 9 Dec. 2024
Definition of upset
Adjective
  • Still, some residents are worried about the drones.
    Claire Reid, Journal Sentinel, 14 Dec. 2024
  • Lawmakers in New Jersey and beyond grew worried Friday about the now-regular spotting of drones over the state, with officials calling for answers and more transparency from federal agencies.
    The Hill, The Hill, 13 Dec. 2024
Definition of worried
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