First Known Use: 1836
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jiggle
verb jig·gle \ˈji-gəl\
: to move or cause (something) to move with quick, short movements up and down or side to side
jig·gledjig·gling \-g(ə-)liŋ\
Full Definition of JIGGLE
transitive verb
: to cause to move with quick little jerks or oscillating motions
intransitive verb
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Origin of JIGGLE
frequentative of 2jig
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JIGGLE Defined for Kids
jiggle
verb jig·gle \ˈji-gəl\
jig·gledjig·gling
Definition of JIGGLE for Kids
: to move or cause to move with quick little jerks <Try not to jiggle the camera.>
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