Jiggled Meaning in English
word · lemma: jiggle
ˈdʒɪɡəɫ
JIG-uhl
dʒˈɪɡəld
JIG-uhld
Definition
Moved something quickly and slightly up, down, or side to side, usually in a loose or shaking way.
Usage & Nuances
Informal; 'jiggled' often suggests small, playful, or repeated shaking, rather than violent movement. Common with body parts or loose objects, e.g., 'jiggled the keys', 'jiggled her leg'. Not used for large, heavy items. Often interchangeable with 'shook' but more gentle.
Spanish: sacudió ligeramente - meneóPortuguese (BR): chacoalhou - balançou levementePortuguese (PT): abanou - sacudiu ligeiramenteChinese (Simplified): 轻轻晃动了 - 抖了抖Chinese (Traditional): 輕輕搖晃了 - 抖動了Hindi: हल्के से हिलायाArabic: حرّك بخفة - هزّ قليلاًBengali: নাড়ানো - দুলানোRussian: покачал - потрясJapanese: 小刻みに揺らしたVietnamese: lắc nhẹ - lay layKorean: 덜덜 흔들었다 - 살짝 흔들었다Turkish: salladı - hafifçe oynattıUrdu: ہلایا - جھٹکا (ہلکے انداز میں)Indonesian: menggoyangkan - mengguncang ringan
Example Sentences
She jiggled her foot while waiting.
basic
The baby jiggled the toy and laughed.
basic
He jiggled the door handle to open it.
basic
My phone jiggled in my pocket every time I got a text.
natural
She jiggled the keys to make her dog come running.
natural
My backpack jiggled as I ran to catch the bus.
natural