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Definition of squiggly

squiggly

/ˈskwɪɡ.li/
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• adjective

1

Having or consisting of short, irregular curves, twists, or wavy lines.

Example

"The teacher drew a red squiggly line underneath the misspelled word in the essay."

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• Rhymes for squiggly

• Nearby Words

squidgy
squidlike
squiggle
squiggly
squill
squint
squinty

Word Origin & Etymology

Formed in the 19th century from 'squiggle' plus the adjectival suffix '-y'; 'squiggle' itself is likely a blend of 'squirm' and 'wriggle'.

Usage Trend

Historical frequency of usage in published text.

180019102020
Data source: Google Books Ngram Viewer

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Wordmom. (2026). Definition of Squiggly. In Wordmom Dictionary. Retrieved Nov 5, 2026, from https://wordmom.com/dictionary/squiggly
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