jiggle
noun
1. a slight irregular shaking motion
Similar word(s): joggle
Definition categories: act, shaking
Sentences with jiggle as a noun:
- Give the key a jiggle and see if it opens.
verb
1. move to and fro
- Don't jiggle your finger while the nurse is putting on the bandage!
Similar word(s): joggle, wiggle
Definition categories: motion, agitate, shake
Sentences with jiggle as a verb:
- Jiggle the handle and see if the water stops.
- The jelly jiggled in the bowl for a few moments after it was set down.