What does jiggle mean?
Definitions for jiggle
ˈdʒɪg əljig·gle
This dictionary definitions page includes all the possible meanings, example usage and translations of the word jiggle.
Princeton's WordNet
joggle, jiggleverb
a slight irregular shaking motion
jiggle, joggle, wiggleverb
move to and fro
"Don't jiggle your finger while the nurse is putting on the bandage!"
Wiktionary
jigglenoun
a weak, shaking movement.
Give the key a jiggle and see if it opens.
jiggleverb
To shake something gently; to rattle or wiggle.
Jiggle the handle and see if the water stops.
jiggleverb
To shake, rattle, or wiggle.
The jelly jiggled in the bowl for a few moments after it was set down.
ChatGPT
jiggle
Jiggle typically refers to the act of moving quickly up and down or from side to side in a short, unsteady manner. It can describe the movement of various things - from parts of the body to any loose or light items. It is often a repeated, somewhat rhythmic motion.
Webster Dictionary
Jiggleverb
to wriggle or frisk about; to move awkwardly; to shake up and down
Etymology: [Freq. of jig.]
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Numerology
Chaldean Numerology
The numerical value of jiggle in Chaldean Numerology is: 7
Pythagorean Numerology
The numerical value of jiggle in Pythagorean Numerology is: 5
Examples of jiggle in a Sentence
Man, I was tame compared to what they do now, are you kidding ? All that I ever did was just jiggle.
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