adj
Meaning 1
Characterized or marked by wiggling.
Definition source: English Wiktionary via Wiktextract
Usage: informal
No example sentence was provided for this meaning.
Meaning relationships
Synonyms: squirmy, wiggly
Antonyms: none provided
Standard Lemma guide
wigglesome
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Sound
Pronunciation
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Received-Pronunciation: /ˈwɪɡl̩səm/
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General-American: /ˈwɪɡ(ə)lˌsəm/
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History
Etymology
From wiggle + -some (suffix denoting things characterized by specific conditions or qualities, usually to a considerable degree).
Across languages
Translations
1 source translations are retained for this English entry.
- Finnish: hytisevä — characterized or marked by wiggling — see also wiggly