Definitions
- Describing a movement of shaking or moving something back and forth with a slight swaying motion. - Referring to the movement of a dog's tail when it is happy or excited. - Talking about a playful or teasing movement of the hips or body.
- Describing a quick and repeated movement of shaking or vibrating something. - Referring to the movement of a loose object that moves back and forth quickly. - Talking about a playful or teasing movement of the body or limbs.
List of Similarities
- 1Both involve a shaking or moving motion.
- 2Both can be used to describe playful or teasing movements.
- 3Both can be used to describe the movement of an object or body part.
What is the difference?
- 1Speed: Waggle is slower and more deliberate, while jiggle is quicker and more rapid.
- 2Intensity: Jiggle is more forceful and vigorous than waggle.
- 3Object: Waggle is often used to describe the movement of a tail or body part, while jiggle is used to describe the movement of an object or body part.
- 4Frequency: Jiggle implies a repeated or continuous movement, while waggle does not necessarily imply repetition.
- 5Connotation: Waggle has a more positive connotation, often associated with happiness or playfulness, while jiggle can have a negative connotation, often associated with instability or discomfort.
Remember this!
Waggle and jiggle are both verbs that describe a shaking or moving motion. However, waggle is a slower and more deliberate movement, often associated with playful or teasing movements of a body part or hips. On the other hand, jiggle is a quicker and more forceful movement, often associated with the movement of an object or body part that is unstable or uncomfortable.
