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squiggle Synonyms & Antonyms

/ˈskwɪɡl̩/

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Squiggle as a Noun

1

A short twisting or wiggling line or mark.

2

Synonym of tilde.

3

An illegible scrawl.

4

A burst of laughter.

5

The tilde

Squiggle as a Verb

1

To wriggle or squirm.

2

To make a squiggle.

3

To write illegibly.

4

To write (something) illegibly

5

To shake and wash a fluid about in the mouth with the lips closed.

Word Forms & Grammar

squiggle (plural squiggles)

squiggle (third-person singular simple present squiggles, present participle squiggling, simple past and past participle squiggled)

Words That Rhyme With Squiggle

Origin of Squiggle

Probably a blend of squirm +‎ wiggle.[1]

Squiggle: Key Facts

Part of speechnoun, verb
Pronunciation/ˈskwɪɡl̩/
MeaningA short twisting or wiggling line or mark
Pluralsquiggles
Verb formssquiggles, squiggling, squiggled

Common Questions About Squiggle

Is squiggle a noun or a verb?

Squiggle is mainly used as a noun, but it can also be used as a verb.

What is the plural of squiggle?

The plural of squiggle is squiggles.

What is the past tense of squiggle?

The past tense of squiggle is squiggled. The present participle is squiggling.