Squiggle — Meaning, Definition & Synonyms

verb noun /ˈskwi-gəl/ squig·gle

Meaning & Definition of Squiggle

Squiggle (verb)

  1. squirm, wriggle
  2. to write or paint hastily, scribble
  3. scribble

Squiggle (noun)

  1. a short wavy twist or line, curlicue; especially, an illegible scrawl

Squiggle (verb) — Senses, Synonyms & Antonyms

  1. to make jerky or restless movements

    "a pediatrician's waiting room full of squiggling toddlers"

    similar: fiddle, fidget, jerk, jig, jiggle, squirm, thrash, thresh, toss, twist, twitch, wiggle, wriggle, writhe
    related: flit, flutter, twitter, quake, quiver, shake, shiver, shudder, tremble, pace
    near: relax, rest, unwind, calm (down), still

  2. to write or draw hastily or carelessly

    "there are some illegible notes squiggled in the margins of the old book"

    similar: scratch, scrawl, scribble
    related: doodle, jot (down), ink, inscribe, letter, pen, pencil, print, write

Synonyms, Thesaurus & Another Word for Squiggle

The most common words with a similar meaning to Squiggle:

fiddle, fidget, jerk, jig, jiggle, squirm, thrash, thresh, toss, twist, twitch, wiggle, wriggle, writhe, scratch, scrawl, scribble

Related Words for Squiggle

flit, flutter, twitter, quake, quiver, shake, shiver, shudder, tremble, pace, doodle, jot (down), ink, inscribe, letter, pen, pencil, print, write

Near Antonyms of Squiggle

relax, rest, unwind, calm (down), still

Word Forms of Squiggle

Inflections: squiggled, squiggling

Derived words: squiggly (adjective)

Origin & Etymology of Squiggle

blend of squirm and wriggle

First known use: circa 1816i

Frequently Asked Questions about Squiggle

What does "Squiggle" mean?

"Squiggle" means squirm, wriggle. As an a verb and a noun, it is defined as: squirm, wriggle. It has 2 distinct senses.

What is another word for "Squiggle"?

Other words for "Squiggle" include fiddle, fidget, jerk, jig, jiggle, squirm, thrash and thresh. The best synonym depends on which meaning of "Squiggle" you intend.

What are different ways to say "Squiggle"?

There are 36 words and phrases with a similar meaning to "Squiggle". Common alternatives include fiddle, fidget, jerk, jig, jiggle, squirm, thrash, thresh, toss and twist.

How do you use "Squiggle" in a sentence?

Examples of "Squiggle" in a sentence: "a pediatrician's waiting room full of squiggling toddlers"; "there are some illegible notes squiggled in the margins of the old book".

Is "Squiggle" a noun, verb, or adjective?

"Squiggle" can be used as a verb and a noun, depending on the context.

How do you pronounce "Squiggle"?

"Squiggle" is pronounced /ˈskwi-gəl/ and divided into syllables as squig·gle.

What is the origin of the word "Squiggle"?

"Squiggle" comes from blend of squirm and wriggle. First known use: circa 1816i.

What is another word for "Squiggle" meaning "to make jerky or restless movements"?

When "Squiggle" (verb) means to make jerky or restless movements, synonyms include fiddle, fidget, jerk, jig, jiggle and squirm.