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(), v. i.[imp. & p. p.Wriggled (); p. pr. & vb. n.Wriggling ().] [Freq. of wrig, probably from OE. wrikken to move to and fro; cf. LG. wriggeln, D. wrikken, Sw. vricka, Dan. vrikke.] To move the body to and fro with short, writhing motions, like a worm; to squirm; to twist uneasily or quickly about. Both he and successors would often wriggle in their seats, as long as the cushion lasted. Swift. Wrig"gle v. t.To move with short, quick contortions; to move by twisting and squirming; like a worm. Covetousness will wriggle itself out at a small hole. Fuller. Wriggling his body to recover His seat, and cast his right leg over. Hudibras. Wrig"gle a.Wriggling; frisky; pliant; flexible. [Obs.] "Their wriggle tails." Spenser. Wrig"gle n.Act of wriggling; a short or quick writhing motion or contortion. スポンサード リンク
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