jiggle

English

Etymology

From jig +‎ -le (frequentative suffix).

Pronunciation
  • IPA(key): /ˈdʒɪɡəl/
  • Rhymes: -ɪɡəl

Noun

jiggle (plural jiggles)

  1. a weak, shaking movement.
    Give the key a jiggle and see if it opens.

Verb

jiggle (third-person singular simple present jiggles, present participle jiggling, simple past and past participle jiggled)

  1. (transitive) To shake something gently; to rattle or wiggle.
    Jiggle the handle and see if the water stops.
  2. (intransitive) To shake, rattle, or wiggle.
    The jelly jiggled in the bowl for a few moments after it was set down.

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