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

  1. joggle, jiggleverb

    a slight irregular shaking motion

  2. jiggle, joggle, wiggleverb

    move to and fro

    "Don't jiggle your finger while the nurse is putting on the bandage!"

Wiktionary

  1. jigglenoun

    a weak, shaking movement.

    Give the key a jiggle and see if it opens.

  2. jiggleverb

    To shake something gently; to rattle or wiggle.

    Jiggle the handle and see if the water stops.

  3. jiggleverb

    To shake, rattle, or wiggle.

    The jelly jiggled in the bowl for a few moments after it was set down.

ChatGPT

  1. 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

  1. Jiggleverb

    to wriggle or frisk about; to move awkwardly; to shake up and down

  2. Etymology: [Freq. of jig.]

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Numerology

  1. Chaldean Numerology

    The numerical value of jiggle in Chaldean Numerology is: 7

  2. Pythagorean Numerology

    The numerical value of jiggle in Pythagorean Numerology is: 5

Examples of jiggle in a Sentence

  1. Elvis Presley:

    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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