English Explanatory Dictionary

squiggle

English dictionary entry

Meanings

noun
  1. A short twisting or wiggling line or mark.
  2. Synonym of tilde.
  3. An illegible scrawl.
  4. A burst of laughter.
verb
  1. To wriggle or squirm.
  2. To make a squiggle.
  3. To write illegibly.

Pronunciation

/ˈskwɪɡl̩/ LL-Q1860 (eng)-Vealhurl-squiggle.wav

Word forms

squiggle squiggles squiggling squiggled

Etymology

Probably a blend of squirm + wiggle.

Synonyms

tilde

Derived words

squiggler squiggly squirl
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