wriggly

[ rig-lee ]

adjective

, wrig·gli·er, wrig·gli·est.

1. twisting; writhing; squirming:

   a wriggly caterpillar.

2. evasive; shifty:

   a wriggly character.

Word History and Origins

Origin of wriggly¹

First recorded in 1865–70; wriggle + -y ¹

Example Sentences

Although this condition is common, accurate diagnosis of AOM requires a trained eye to detect subtle visual findings gained from a brief view of the ear drum on a wriggly baby.

From Science Daily

The technique can catch wriggly proteins in multiple configurations, and it can even capture those that have been off-limits to traditional x-ray analysis because they stubbornly resist being crystallized.

From Science Magazine

Styles stands for inclusion and respect and sensitivity, though none of that has come at the expense of the wriggly charm he spilled all over Coachella’s stage in a rainbow sequined jumpsuit.

From Los Angeles Times

I held her warm, wriggly body next to my face, counted her limbs and digits, and stared into those startling blue eyes.

From Washington Post

Then she held up a wriggly, thick beetle larva to the camera.

From Seattle Times

Related Words

• bending
• curving
• meandering
• serpentine
• sinuous
• snaking
• tortuous
• turning
• twisting
• twisty
• windy
• zigzag