squiggle

Definitions


[ˈskwɪɡl], (Noun)

Definitions:
- a short line that curls and loops in an irregular way
(e.g: some prescriptions are a series of meaningless squiggles)


Phrases:

Origin:
early 19th century: perhaps a blend of squirm and wiggle or wriggle


[ˈskwɪɡl], (Verb)

Definitions:
- wriggle; squirm
(e.g: a thin worm that squiggled in his palm)


Phrases:

Origin:
early 19th century: perhaps a blend of squirm and wiggle or wriggle




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