jiggle

[US]/'dʒɪg(ə)l/
[UK]/'dʒɪɡl/
Frequency: Very High

Translation

vt. & vi. move or cause to move with quick, small jerky motions
vt. feel restless or uneasy
n. a slight shake or sway

Phrases & Collocations

jiggle the handle

Example Sentences

the car jiggled on its springs.

"Carry the cup carefully and don't jiggle it, or you'll spill the coffee."

Carry the cup carefully and don’t jiggle it, or you’ll spill the coffee.

She couldn't help but jiggle her leg nervously during the meeting.

The jello on the plate started to jiggle as the table shook.

He jiggled the lock until it finally opened.

The baby giggled as his father jiggled him in the air.

She jiggled the key in the lock, trying to get it to turn.

The loose tooth would jiggle every time he ate something hard.

The jiggling of the car made her feel nauseous.

He had to jiggle the handle to get the door to open.

The jello jiggled on the plate as she carried it to the table.

She jiggled the baby in her arms to soothe him.

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