verb
jiggle
JIH-guhl
verb
1
To move or shake something with quick, short movements from side to side.
"He jiggled the key in the lock until it finally turned."
"Jiggle the handle if the toilet keeps running."
How to Use Jiggle
Learner’s notesIn plain EnglishA light, repeated shaking or wiggling motion.
Common pairings
jiggle the handle
jiggle the door
Word Forms
jiggled past tense, jiggles plural, jiggles singular
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Etymology
From "jig" plus the frequentative suffix "-le," suggesting repeated small movements.