Definition

A person or thing that moves in a wiggling manner, often referring to a worm or a restless child.

Example

The child was a real wiggler during story time, unable to sit still for long.

Conversation

Have you ever seen a wiggler in the water?

Yeah, I remember seeing them when I was a kid!

They're kind of fascinating, aren't they?

Definitely! They remind me of little underwater dancers.

Synonyms & Antonyms

Root Explanation

Wiggler → The word is formed from "wiggle" (of uncertain origin, possibly imitative of the movement) and the suffix "-er" (meaning a person who). A wiggler is a person or thing that wiggles or moves in a wiggly manner.

Memory Tip

Think of someone or something that 'wiggles' — the '-er' indicates a person or thing that performs that action.

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