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jiggling

[ˈdʒɪɡ(ə)lɪŋ]

jiggling Definition

  • 1moving up and down or from side to side with quick, short movements
  • 2shaking slightly

Using jiggling: Examples

Take a moment to familiarize yourself with how "jiggling" can be used in various situations through the following examples!

  • Example

    The jelly on the plate was jiggling.

  • Example

    She couldn't stop her leg from jiggling nervously.

  • Example

    The car keys were jiggling in his pocket.

jiggling Synonyms and Antonyms

Synonyms for jiggling

Phrases with jiggling

  • jiggling the handle

    trying to open a locked door by moving the handle up and down

    Example

    He tried jiggling the handle of the door, but it wouldn't budge.

  • moving the wires of an electronic device to make it work properly

    Example

    The technician was jiggling the wires of the computer to fix the problem.

  • gently shaking a baby to soothe them

    Example

    She was jiggling the baby in her arms to calm him down.

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Summary: jiggling in Brief

The verb 'jiggling' [ˈdʒɪɡ(ə)lɪŋ] refers to quick, short movements that cause something to shake or wobble. It can describe physical movements like jiggling the handle of a door or jiggling a baby to soothe them. It can also describe things that shake slightly, like the jelly on a plate or car keys in a pocket.