Jiggles Meaning in English
word · lemma: jiggle
ˈdʒɪɡəɫ
JIH-guhlz
dʒˈɪɡəlz
JIG-uhlz
Definition
To move slightly or quickly back and forth or from side to side; to shake with small, quick movements.
Usage & Nuances
Used mainly in informal contexts. Often describes soft or loose things ('jiggles like jelly', 'the baby jiggles'). Not as strong as 'shake'; refers to a light, bouncy movement. Common mistake: don't use for violent or big movements.
Spanish: sacude - se mueve (ligeramente hacia adelante y hacia atrás)Portuguese (BR): balança - sacodePortuguese (PT): abanar - sacudirChinese (Simplified): 晃动 - 抖动Chinese (Traditional): 搖動 - 抖動Hindi: हिलता है - डोलता हैArabic: يهتز (بحركة خفيفة) - يتحرك قليلاًBengali: নতনতা করে - হালকা দুলে ওঠেRussian: покачивается - дрожит (слегка)Japanese: 小刻みに揺れるVietnamese: rung lắc nhẹ - lắc lư nhẹKorean: 덜컥거리다 - 흔들리다 (가볍게)Turkish: hafifçe sallanmak - kımıldamakUrdu: ہلکے سے ہلناIndonesian: bergoyang-goyang ringan - goyang-goyang sedikit
Example Sentences
The bowl jiggles when you touch it.
basic
Jelly jiggles on the plate.
basic
Her keychain jiggles when she walks.
basic
My phone jiggles in my pocket every time I take a step.
natural
Every time I laugh, my belly jiggles a bit.
natural
Shake the table and watch how the glasses jiggle.
natural