Gadit

wriggle

Definitions
1verbTo twist and turn with quick movements, often in a way that suggests discomfort or an attempt to escape.
The worm wriggled in the soil.
She wriggled out of her tight sweater.
The puppy wriggled with excitement when it saw its owner.
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Word Origin
Language
Old English
Original word
wrīgian
Originally meant
to turn or bend
Background
The word 'wriggle' comes from the Old English 'wrīgian', which meant to turn or bend. It has been used in English since the Middle Ages to describe twisting or squirming movements.