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Definition of jiggle

jiggle

/ˈdʒɪɡ.əl/
jig · gle
Plural:jiggles
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Adjective:jiggly
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Past Simple:jiggled
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Past Participle:jiggled
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Present Participle:jiggling
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jiggle Lexical Profile

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• verb

1

To move or cause to move lightly and quickly from side to side or up and down.

Example

"You have to jiggle the key slightly to get the old lock to turn."

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• noun

1

A light, quick, jerky movement from side to side or up and down.

Example

"With a quick jiggle of the handle, the stubborn door finally swung open."

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• Rhymes for jiggle

• Nearby Words

jiffy
jig
jigger
jiggle
jiggly
jigsaw
jihad

Word Origin & Etymology

First recorded in the early 19th century, formed from the verb 'jig' (to move rapidly up and down or dance) combined with the frequentative suffix '-le', denoting repeated light movements.

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Wordmom. (2026). Definition of Jiggle. In Wordmom Dictionary. Retrieved Nov 5, 2026, from https://wordmom.com/dictionary/jiggle
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