Definition

A person or creature that moves in a twisting or squirming manner.

Example

The wriggler slipped through the grass, making it hard to catch.

Conversation

Did you see that wriggler in the pond yesterday?

Yeah, it was fascinating to watch it move around.

I wonder if it's the larva of a mosquito or something else.

Probably! They always seem to be everywhere in summer.

Synonyms & Antonyms

Root Explanation

Wriggler → The word is derived from the verb 'wriggle' (of uncertain origin, possibly from Middle English 'wriglen', meaning to twist or squirm) combined with the suffix '-er' (meaning a person who). A wriggler is a person or creature that twists or squirms.

Memory Tip

Think of someone or something that 'twists' or 'squirms' — that's what a wriggler does, and the '-er' just means a person or thing that performs that action.

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