What context can I use each word in?
Learn when and how to use these words with these examples!
wiggling
Example
The baby was wiggling in her mother's arms. [wiggling: verb]
Example
She couldn't stop wiggling her hips to the music. [wiggling: gerund or present participle]
jiggling
Example
The car ride was so bumpy that everything in the backseat was jiggling around. [jiggling: verb]
Example
He couldn't stop jiggling his knee during the meeting. [jiggling: gerund or present participle]
Good things to know
Which word is more common?
Wiggling is more commonly used than jiggling in everyday language. Wiggling is versatile and covers a wide range of contexts, while jiggling is less common and has a more specific meaning.
Whatโs the difference in the tone of formality between wiggling and jiggling?
Both wiggling and jiggling are informal words that are appropriate for casual conversation or writing. Neither word is particularly formal or academic.
