English · Phrasal verb Attested

wriggle out of

In real, traceable use. Part of the curated seed collection; community review is coming.

Also seen as: wiggle out of

Sense 1

Both English Tiếng Việt

Meaning · English

Used other than figuratively or idiomatically: see wriggle, out of.

Nghĩa · Tiếng Việt

Sử dụng theo nghĩa đen

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Where it’s used: Used American English

The worm wriggled out of the man's pocket.

Usage example from English Wiktionary (CC BY-SA 4.0, retrieved 2026-07-30)

Sources & notes

Adapted from English Wiktionary (CC BY-SA 4.0, retrieved 2026-07-30 via kaikki.org).

Both English Tiếng Việt

Meaning · English

To avoid performing a duty or fulfilling an obligation, by sneaky means.

Nghĩa · Tiếng Việt

Tránh thực hiện nhiệm vụ bằng cách lừa lọc

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Sources & notes

Adapted from English Wiktionary (CC BY-SA 4.0, retrieved 2026-07-30 via kaikki.org).

What does “wriggle out of” mean?

Used other than figuratively or idiomatically: see wriggle, out of.

Is “wriggle out of” formal or informal?

No register label has been reviewed yet — treat it as neutral and check the usage notes above.