ENGLISH DICTIONARY

Jiggle

Definition, Meaning & Examples

Pronunciation /ˈd͡ʒɪɡəl/ · Part of speech noun

Quick meaning: Jiggle is a noun meaning A relatively weak shaking movement.

Meaning

A relatively weak shaking movement.

More Meanings

  1. (transitive) To shake something gently; to rattle or wiggle.
  2. (intransitive) To shake, rattle, or wiggle.

Example Sentences

Give the key a jiggle and see if it opens.
Jiggle the handle and see if the water stops.
The jelly jiggled in the bowl for a few moments after it was set down.
A hooker named Suzibelle Hickins // Found London and Cambridge fine pickin’s // She would jiggle her titties // As the tail of two cities, // That dirty and hot little Dickens!

Word Forms

Synonyms for jiggle

Depending on context, synonyms include wiggle, joggle.

Related Words

Related dictionary entries include joggle, wiggle, wave, jiggler, waggle, jounce.

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