Animal Communication Behaviors

verb to bend the body into a hunched position

adjective bent over or forward with the back and shoulders rounded

• The elderly man sat hunched over his cane, struggling to stand up.
• I noticed Sarah hunched over her desk, deep in thought.
• Why are you hunched over like that? You look like a hunchback.
• The weight of the world had him hunched over with worry.

noun a sideways movement, especially one that is sneaky or cautious

verb to move sideways in a stealthy or cautious manner

• The waiter would sidle up to the table discreetly to take their orders.
• I saw him sidle over to her at the party, trying to strike up a conversation.
• The cat tried to sidle past the dog without getting caught.
• She always seemed to sidle her way into important conversations and decisions.

noun a wobbling or side-to-side movement

verb to move with quick, side-to-side motions

• The scientist observed the bird's waggle as it walked along the branch.
• I couldn't help but laugh at the puppy's cute little waggle when it wagged its tail.
• She gave me a playful waggle of her eyebrows to indicate she was joking.
• The dancer's hips had a mesmerizing waggle as she moved across the stage.