Meaning of the German Word "Zappelig"

zappelig

squirmy

Making twisting movements; causing a feeling of discomfort.

Example Sentence

Der zappelige Welpe war schwer zu halten.

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Definition: Making twisting movements; causing a feeling of discomfort.

Word Information

What is the CEFR level of the word "zappelig"?

C2

What grammatical category does "zappelig" have?

Adjective

Which vocabulary topic does "zappelig" belong to?

Body