noun General Slang

wiggle

WIG-ul · noun · slang

Shifty dribbling that shakes a defender

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Definitions

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A shifty, herky-jerky set of dribble moves used to shake and get past a defender.

“That guard's got a nasty little wiggle to his game.”
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wiggle In A Sentence

That guard's got a nasty little wiggle to his game.

Origin & Usage

Streetball slang for elusive dribbling.

People Also Ask

What does wiggle mean in basketball?

It refers to shifty, elusive dribbling that lets a ball-handler shake defenders and create space.

Is having wiggle a compliment?

Yes, saying a player has wiggle is praise for slick, hard-to-guard handles.

How do you use wiggle in a sentence?

You'd say 'that guard's got a little wiggle to his game' to describe a player with shifty handles.

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