Shake and Wriggle

Shake

Shake verb - To make a series of small irregular or violent movements.

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Wriggle and shake are semantically related. In some cases you can use "Wriggle" instead the word "Shake" as a verb or a noun.

Nearby Words: shaky, shaking, shaken, shakedown, shaker

Wriggle verb - To make jerky or restless movements.

Usage example: a toddler wriggling in his seat all throughout the church service

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Shake and wriggle are semantically related. Sometimes you can use "Shake" instead the word "Wriggle" as a verb or a noun.

Nearby Words: wriggled, wriggling, wriggler

way	shake way	wriggle way
camera	shake camera	wriggle camera

Bounce a little, boing a little, give a little shake Wriggle and a jiggle like a little earthquake Now you're doing the Mumbo Jumbo Jump!

Source: Dance Sensation

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