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squiggle Synonyms

Another word for squiggle

Choosing another word for squiggle depends on context, so the 10 synonyms and similar words below are separated across 3 exact definitions and ranked by match strength.
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• noun (Context 1)

A short, irregular, curly, or wavy line or mark, especially one that is illegible or drawn carelessly.

Usage Example

"The doctor's signature at the bottom of the prescription was little more than a hasty scribble."

Strong
scribble
curlicue
doodle
scrawl
Weak
flourish

• verb (Context 2)

To draw or write in wavy, irregular, or twisting lines.

Usage Example

"The toddler happily squiggled across the blank paper with a blue crayon."

Strong
scribble
doodle
scrawl

• verb (Context 3)

To wriggle, squirm, or move with twisting, sinuous motions.

Usage Example

"The earthworm squiggled back into the damp soil as soon as the stone was lifted."

Strongest
wriggle
squirm
Strong
wiggle
writhe
twist

• Nearby Words

squid
squidgy
squidlike
squiggle
squiggly
squill
squint

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Wordmom. (2026). Synonyms for Squiggle. In Wordmom Thesaurus. Retrieved Nov 5, 2026, from https://wordmom.com/synonyms/squiggle
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