jiggle
word
Definition
To move something up and down or side to side with small, quick movements. Often used when something shakes or wobbles slightly.
Usage & Nuances
'Jiggle' is informal and usually describes small, shaky movements (like jelly, keys, or body parts). Not as strong as 'shake.' Common collocations: 'jiggle the handle,' 'make the keys jiggle.' Rarely used in formal writing.
Spanish: menear - sacudir ligeramentePortuguese (BR): balançar (de leve) - sacudirPortuguese (PT): abanar - sacudir ligeiramenteChinese (Simplified): 晃动 - 轻轻摇动Chinese (Traditional): 晃動 - 輕輕搖動Hindi: हल्के से हिलाना - थोड़ा सा झटकनाArabic: يهتز قليلاً - يحرك بخفةBengali: ঝাঁকানো - দুলানোRussian: покачивать - потрясыватьJapanese: 小刻みに揺らす - 揺れるVietnamese: lắc nhẹ - rung lắc nhẹKorean: 살짝 흔들다 - 덜컥거리다Turkish: hafifçe sallamak - kımıldatmakUrdu: ہلکا سا ہلانا - ڈگمگاناIndonesian: menggoyang-goyangkan - bergoyang ringan
Example Sentences
The baby likes to jiggle in the stroller.
basic
My keys always jiggle in my pocket when I walk.
natural
If you jiggle the remote, the batteries might work again.
natural
He tried to jiggle the stuck drawer open with his knee.
natural
The jelly started to jiggle on the plate.
basic
Please jiggle the handle to fix the toilet.
basic