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jiggle Definition

jig·gle (jigəl)

transitive verb, intransitive verb -·gled, -·gling

to move in a succession of quick, slight jerks; rock lightly

Etymology: dim. or freq. of jig, v.

noun

a jiggling movement

jiggle Synonyms

jiggle

v.

shake, twitch, wiggle; see jar 1, jerk 1.

jiggle Usage Examples

Followed by a transitive particle

  • around: Created new section, 32 bit operation, and jiggled things around.

Object

  • motion: Multi-colored ribbons encourage exploration, and a pull on the Whoozit character activates an exciting jiggling motion.
  • finger: Jiggle the finger against the edge of the guide to see if it is loose.
  • key: If a dog consistently fails to come when called, jiggle keys or a lead.
  • thing: Created new section, 32 bit operation, and jiggled things around.

Modifying Another Word

  • about: We can manipulate an atom and we can move an atom around but a few atoms jiggling about is not much good for society.
  • just: When the toilet runs, I can do something more than just jiggle the knob.

Followed by an intransitive particle

  • around: All the flavors are locked in and you can give them a good jiggle around before putting the bag in a cool place.
  • up: A woman wears a track suit and jiggles up and down on morning television and she's a star " .

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