squiggly
Elementary (A2)
IPA: /ˈskwɪɡli/
KK: /ˈskwɪɡli/
adjective
Definition
Not straight; having curves or twists.
Example
The artist drew a squiggly line on the paper.
Conversation
Have you seen the new art piece at the gallery?
Yeah, the colors are so bright and the lines are really squiggly!
I love how unique it looks with those squiggly patterns.
It definitely adds a fun vibe to the overall design.
Synonyms & Antonyms
Synonyms
curvy
wavy
serpentine
Antonyms
straight
linear
even
noun
Definition
A wavy line that is used to show a mistake in writing or coding.
Example
The squiggly underlines in the document highlighted the spelling errors.
Conversation
Hey, did you see that squiggly line under my code?
Yeah, it usually means there's an error somewhere.
I thought so! It's so annoying when that squiggly shows up unexpectedly.
Root Explanation
The word 'squiggly' is derived from the verb 'squiggle', which is of imitative origin, suggesting a twisting or wriggling motion. The suffix '-y' indicates a characteristic or quality. Therefore, 'squiggly' describes something that has the quality of being twisted or wiggly.
Memory Tip
Imagine something that moves in a twisting or wriggling way — that's what 'squiggly' means, reflecting its characteristic of being wiggly.
Visually Confused Words
suingly