wiggle

Main Entry: ¹wig·gle 

Pronunciation: \ˈwi-gəl\

Function: verb

Inflected Form(s): wig·gled; wig·gling \-g(ə-)liŋ\

Etymology: Middle English wiglen, from or akin to Middle Dutch or Middle Low German wiggelen to totter; akin to Old English wegan to move — more at way

Date: 13th century

intransitive verb  

1 : to move to and fro with quick jerky or shaking motions : jiggle
2 : to proceed with or as if with twisting and turning movements : wriggle

 transitive verb : to cause to wiggle