wiggle room
noun
Simple meaning
The opportunity to make alternative decisions or to pursue other courses of action.
Pronunciation
Say it like this:
wiguhlroomSay the bold part a little louder.
IPA pronunciation (US)
ˈwɪɡəlɹum
This word is pronounced essentially the same in American and British English, so one transcription covers both.
IPA (International Phonetic Alphabet) is a standard way of writing speech sounds.
Definition
Everyday modern meanings first, grouped by part of speech.
noun
informal
The opportunity to make alternative decisions or to pursue other courses of action, especially any involving only minor changes to one's present situation or course.
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This meaning: The opportunity to make alternative decisions or to pursue other courses of action, especially any involving only minor changes to one's present situation or course.
Used this way, wiggle room is a reasonably familiar word that usually carries little praise or criticism of its own. It stays understated rather than dramatic. It turns up most in everyday conversation and social media or informal writing contexts.
- Emotional tone
- Neutral
- Formality
- Casual
- Intensity
- Mild
- How common
- Moderately common
- Connotation
- Playful
- Usage feel
- Casual and conversational
Where it naturally appears
- Everyday conversation
- Social media/informal writing
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