Makes small movements side to side or up and down repeatedly, often in a restless or playful way.
From Middle English wigelen, possibly from a Germanic root related to the idea of rapid, small movements. The -le suffix suggests repeated or continuous action.
Babies start wiggling before they can walk—it's one of the first ways they learn to control their bodies, which is why wiggling is such a fundamental part of how young creatures develop motor skills.
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