wiggle

Definition

To move with irregular, back and forward or side to side motions; to shake or jiggle.

Etymology

From Middle English wiglen, probably from Middle Dutch wigelen (“to wiggle”) and perhaps Middle Low German wigelen, frequentative of wiegen (“to rock”), from wiege (“cradle”). See wain, and Dutch wieg (“cradle”). Cognate to Dutch wiggelen (“to wiggle”).

Example Sentences

• "Her hips wiggle as she walks."
• "The jelly wiggles on the plate when you move it."
• "I'll make ya bump, hump, wiggle and shake your rump"