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Another word for wiggle

Verb

  1. To move or proceed with short irregular motions up and down or from side to side

    2. See also:

    repetition

    move

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Sentence Examples

  • Dean felt her wiggle out of her bike shorts and then turn to her side, facing him.

  • After having her wiggle her toes and move her ankle this way and that, he finally stepped back and observed her with a frown.

  • The precise type of dress to wear has some wiggle room, as a ball gown rather than an evening gown is expected by some hosts, while others find an evening gown totally acceptable.

  • It is certainly worth it to try to attempt to negotiate a debt settlement because most creditors have some wiggle room in how much money they can accept for a debt.

  • First, if your daughter was a straight A or mostly all A student and NOT in jeopardy of losing her spot on the honor society, then she may have some wiggle room for her point of view.

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