Juggle
Definition, Meaning & Examples
Pronunciation /ˈd͡ʒʌɡəl/ · Part of speech verb
Quick meaning: Juggle is a verb meaning To manipulate objects, such as balls, clubs, beanbags, rings, etc. in an artful or artistic manner.
Meaning
To manipulate objects, such as balls, clubs, beanbags, rings, etc. in an artful or artistic manner.
More Meanings
- To handle or manage many tasks at once.
- (ambitransitive) To deceive by trick or artifice.
- (intransitive, archaic) To joke or jest.
- (juggling) The act of throwing and catching each prop at least twice, as opposed to a flash.
- The handling or managing of many tasks at once.
- (dated, intransitive) To perform various magic tricks or circus skills such as the diabolo, devil sticks, hat, and cigar box manipulation.
- (archaic) The performance of a magic trick.
Example Sentences
Quit the juggle and monotask.
She can juggle flaming torches.
Be these juggling fiends no more believed.
I think they are juggling the company's books.
Word Forms
- juggles
- juggling
- juggled
Synonyms for juggle
Depending on context, synonyms include fudge, massage, beguile, hoodwink, juggling.
Related Words
Related dictionary entries include beguile, hoodwink, manage, deal, balance, combine.
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