Word
jiggle
Meanings
to move or shake with quick small movements
to make something move or shake with quick small movements
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a quick small shake or wobbling movement
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Definition
To jiggle means to move or shake with quick small movements.
To jiggle is to shake or move something with small, quick up-and-down or side-to-side motions. It can happen on purpose, like when you jiggle a handle to loosen it, or naturally, like when a container moves and the contents jiggle. The word is often used for light, repeated movement rather than strong shaking.
Examples
- Please jiggle the handle if the door sticks.
- The car hit a pothole and my phone began to jiggle on the seat.
- Don’t jiggle the table while I’m pouring the coffee.
- She tried to jiggle the drawer open with one hand.
More verbs
- analyze To analyze means to examine something carefully to understand it better.
- scrutinize To scrutinize means to examine something very carefully in order to notice details or find problems.
- affect To affect something means to influence it or cause a change in it.
- allude To allude means to mention or refer to something indirectly.
- elude To elude someone is to avoid being caught or understood.