1. to twist and turn with quick writhing movements
2. to move forward by twisting and turning
3. to escape from a difficult situation by being clever or evasive
Usage: informal

1. a twisting, writhing movement

Examples

• The fish continued to wriggle in his hands.
• She tried to wriggle free from the rope.
• The snake wriggled through the grass.
• He managed to wriggle out of doing his chores.
• The baby gave a little wriggle in her sleep.
• The worm’s wriggle caught the bird’s attention.