Jiggle: meaning, definitions and examples

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jiggle

[ ˈdʒɪɡəl ]

Verb / Noun

^{Context #1 | Verb}

movement

To move or cause to move with quick, short, jerky motions.

Synonyms

joggle, shake, waggle.

Examples of usage

She jiggled the handle to open the door.
The jello jiggled on the plate.

^{Context #2 | Noun}

dance

A lively dance with jumping movements.

Synonyms

bounce, hop, skip.

Examples of usage

They danced a jiggle to the upbeat music.
Her jiggle on the dance floor was energetic.

Translations

Translations of the word "jiggle" in other languages:

🇵🇹 balançar

🇮🇳 हिलाना

🇩🇪 wackeln

🇮🇩 bergoyang

🇺🇦 хитатися

🇵🇱 trząść się

🇯🇵 揺れる (yureru)

🇫🇷 se secouer

🇪🇸 sacudirse

🇹🇷 sallanmak

🇰🇷 흔들리다 (heundeullida)

🇸🇦 يتمايل

🇨🇿 třást se

🇸🇰 triasť sa

🇨🇳 摇动 (yáo dòng)

🇸🇮 zibati se

🇮🇸 haggast

🇰🇿 тербелу

🇬🇪 რყევა (rq'eva)

🇦🇿 titrəmək

🇲🇽 sacudirse

Etymology

The word 'jiggle' originated from the Middle English word 'gigelen', which means to move quickly to and fro. It has been used since the 16th century to describe quick, jerky movements or lively dances. Over time, 'jiggle' has become a versatile term used in various contexts to convey a sense of movement or liveliness.

Word Frequency Rank

Ranking #35,576, this word is encountered relatively rarely in everyday English. It might appear in literary works or specialized texts but isn't essential for general communication.

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35575 unisex
35576 jiggle
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35578 exhibitionist
35579 zygotic
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