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jiggle

jig·gle [ jígg'l ]


transitive and intransitive verb  (past and past participle jig·gled, present participle jig·gling, 3rd person present singular jig·gles)
Definition:
 
to wiggle: to move with small rapid movements in any direction, or cause something to do this
He jiggled the ball before catching it.



noun  (plural jig·gles)
Definition:
 
wiggly movement: a series of small rapid movements in any direction
giving the key a quick jiggle in the lock

[Mid-19th century. Blend of jig + joggle]

jig·gly adjective
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