Pronunciation: /ˈdʒɪɡəl/

Definitions of jiggle

noun a slight irregular or jerky motion

Example Sentences

A1 The baby's jiggle made everyone in the room smile.

A2 She couldn't help but giggle at the jiggle of the jello on the plate.

B1 The jiggle of the car ride made her feel nauseous.

B2 The dancer's movements were so precise, not a single jiggle out of place.

C1 The scientist studied the jiggle of the molecules under the microscope.

C2 The artist captured the subtle jiggle of the leaves in the wind in his painting.

verb to move with quick, short, jerky movements

Example Sentences

A1 The jelly on the plate jiggled when I touched it.

A2 She jiggled the handle of the door to see if it was locked.

B1 The dancer's hips jiggled as she moved to the music.

B2 The jello jiggled on the tray as the server brought it to the table.

C1 The earthquake caused the entire building to jiggle dangerously.

C2 The car's suspension was so loose that it would jiggle over every bump in the road.

Examples of jiggle in a Sentence

formal The scientist observed the molecules jiggle under the microscope.

informal She couldn't help but jiggle with excitement as she waited for her results.

slang I love watching the jelly on my plate jiggle when I shake it.

figurative The uncertainty of the situation made his confidence jiggle a bit.

Grammatical Forms of jiggle

past tense

jiggled

plural

jiggles

comparative

more jiggly

superlative

most jiggly

present tense

jiggles

future tense

will jiggle

perfect tense

has jiggled

continuous tense

is jiggling

singular

jiggle

positive degree

jiggly

infinitive

to jiggle

gerund

jiggling

participle

jiggling

Origin and Evolution of jiggle

First Known Use: 1590 year
Language of Origin: English
Story behind the word: The word 'jiggle' is believed to have originated as an onomatopoeic term, imitating the sound or motion of a slight shake or wobble.
Evolution of the word: Over time, 'jiggle' has come to be commonly used to describe a small, quick, and irregular movement or vibration, often associated with something loose or flexible.