What context can I use each word in?
Learn when and how to use these words with these examples!
vibrating
Example
My phone is vibrating in my pocket. [vibrating: present participle]
Example
The massage chair was vibrating my entire body. [vibrating: gerund]
jiggling
Example
The jello on the plate was jiggling as I walked. [jiggling: present participle]
Example
She couldn't stop her leg from jiggling under the table. [jiggling: present participle]
Good things to know
Which word is more common?
Vibrating is more commonly used than jiggling in everyday language, especially in the context of technology or electronic devices. Jiggling is less common and is often used in a playful or humorous tone.
Whatโs the difference in the tone of formality between vibrating and jiggling?
Both vibrating and jiggling are informal words and are not typically used in formal contexts.
