jiggle
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jig·gle
(jĭg′əl)v. jig·gled, jig·gling, jig·gles
v.intr.
To move or rock lightly up and down or to and fro in an unsteady, jerky manner: The gelatin jiggled on the plate.
v.tr.
To cause to jiggle.
n.
A jiggling motion.
[ Frequentative of jig.]
jig′gly adj.
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jiggle
(ˈdʒɪɡəl)vb
to move or cause to move up and down or to and fro with a short jerky motion: to jiggle the door handle.
n
a short jerky motion
[C19: frequentative of jig; compare joggle]
ˈjiggly adj
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jig•gle
(ˈdʒɪg əl)v. -gled, -gling,
n. v.t., v.i.
1. to move up and down or to and fro with short, quick jerks.
n. 2. a jiggling movement.
jig′gly, adj. -gli•er, -gli•est.
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jiggle
Past participle: jiggled
Gerund: jiggling
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Noun | 1. | jiggle - a slight irregular shaking motion shaking - the act of causing something to move up and down (or back and forth) with quick movements |
Verb | 1. | jiggle - move to and fro; "Don't jiggle your finger while the nurse is putting on the bandage!" |
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jiggle
verb
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jiggle
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Translations
يَهُز
poskakovattrhavě pohybovat
hoppe
rykkjast, hreyfast upp og niîur
lēkātlīgoties
trhane pohybovať
titre emek
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jiggle
(ˈdʒigl) verb to (cause to) jump (about) or move jerkily. The television picture kept jiggling up and down.
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