squiggle

/ˈskwɪɡəl/

Definitions

1. noun

a wavy or zigzag line or movement, especially one that is informal or careless

“She drew a squiggle on the margin of the page to signal that it was her work.”

2. verb

to draw or write something in a wavy or zigzag line

“The child liked to squiggle with crayons on the wall.”

3. verb

to move or go in a wavy or zigzag line, especially in a careless or informal manner

“The car squiggled out of the parking lot without a clear direction.”

4. verb

to make a wavy or zigzag line, especially in a musical composition

“The composer squiggled the melody to create an interesting rhythm.”

Synonyms

  • wavering
  • zigzag

Antonyms

  • linear
  • straight