wiggle room

noun

1. room to maneuver; latitude.

wiggle room

noun

1. informal.
   scope for freedom of action or thought

Word History and Origins

Origin of wiggle room¹

First recorded in 1985–90

Example Sentences

Capital Economics' Mr Kerr also said that October’s borrowing figures "underline the little wiggle room the chancellor has to significantly increase day-to-day spending".

From BBC

This could mean a bit more wiggle room still – but is particularly difficult to measure.

From BBC

“You’re still not seeing it in sales, and their cash position doesn’t give them a lot of wiggle room,” he said.

From Los Angeles Times

However, he said there was "no wiggle room" when it comes to prison capacity, meaning if there was a major incident like the recent violent disorder, it was possible people could be held for longer.

From BBC

You've talked in the past about the role of improvisation in your cast, parallel with this very technical, precise financial language the show uses, where there's very little wiggle room.

From Salon