jiggle
jiggle
Definition
jig·gle (jig′əl)
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
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
