jiggled; jiggling
ˈji-g(ə-)liŋ 
: to cause to move with quick little jerks or oscillating motions
: to move from or as if from being jiggled
jiggle
noun
Synonyms
Examples of jiggle in a Sentence
Try to avoid jiggling the camera.
His belly jiggled like a bowlful of jelly.
Recent Examples on the Web
The fat on the pork belly jiggles perfectly, nestled up against a mound of pickled mustard greens in a sweet and salty red sauce.
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Jenn Harris, Los Angeles Times, 13 Mar. 2024
Cottage cheese is jiggling back into the mainstream — bringing with it a host of health benefits.
—Sofia Quaglia, New York Times, 7 Mar. 2024
Bake, on middle rack, until edges are set (center might jiggle slightly), 30 to 35 minutes.
—Torie Cox, Country Living, 8 Sep. 2023
No matter how well it’s built or solid, vibrations from your movements or anyone with you will jiggle the scope just enough to drive you crazy.
—Mike Lynch, Twin Cities, 14 Jan. 2024
The two began to dance and jiggle and move around with a pep in their step.
—Vulture, 7 Jan. 2024
Bake, until filling is set around edges (will still jiggle slightly in center), 35 to 40 minutes.
—Torie Cox, Country Living, 8 Sep. 2023
Invader climbed the ladder, which jiggled like a suspension bridge under his weight.
—Lauren Collins, The New Yorker, 11 Dec. 2023
Warmer temperatures mean atoms and electrons jiggle more, creating more resistance-inducing collisions as electrons shuttle current through a material.
—Quanta Magazine, 28 Nov. 2023
Jenn Harris, Los Angeles Times, 13 Mar. 2024
Cottage cheese is jiggling back into the mainstream — bringing with it a host of health benefits.
—Sofia Quaglia, New York Times, 7 Mar. 2024
Bake, on middle rack, until edges are set (center might jiggle slightly), 30 to 35 minutes.
—Torie Cox, Country Living, 8 Sep. 2023
No matter how well it’s built or solid, vibrations from your movements or anyone with you will jiggle the scope just enough to drive you crazy.
—Mike Lynch, Twin Cities, 14 Jan. 2024
The two began to dance and jiggle and move around with a pep in their step.
—Vulture, 7 Jan. 2024
Bake, until filling is set around edges (will still jiggle slightly in center), 35 to 40 minutes.
—Torie Cox, Country Living, 8 Sep. 2023
Invader climbed the ladder, which jiggled like a suspension bridge under his weight.
—Lauren Collins, The New Yorker, 11 Dec. 2023
Warmer temperatures mean atoms and electrons jiggle more, creating more resistance-inducing collisions as electrons shuttle current through a material.
—Quanta Magazine, 28 Nov. 2023
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Word History
Etymology
frequentative of jig entry 2
First Known Use
1836, in the meaning defined at transitive sense
Dictionary Entries Near jiggle
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