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jiggle

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jig·gle  (jgl)
v. jig·gled, jig·gling, jig·gles
v.intr.
To move or rock lightly up and down or to and fro in an unsteady, jerky manner: The gelatin jiggled on the plate.
v.tr.
To cause to jiggle.
n.
A jiggling motion.

[Frequentative of jig1.]

jiggly adj.

jiggle
Verb
[-gling, -gled] to move with quick jerky movements [frequentative of jig]
ThesaurusLegend:  Synonyms Related Words Antonyms
Noun1.jiggle - a slight irregular shaking motion
shaking - the act of causing something to move up and down (or back and forth) with quick movements
Verb1.jigglejiggle - move to and fro; "Don't jiggle your finger while the nurse is putting on the bandage!"
shake, agitate - move or cause to move back and forth; "The chemist shook the flask vigorously"; "My hands were shaking"
wag, waggle - move from side to side; "The happy dog wagged his tail"

jiggle
verb 1. shake, jerk, agitate, joggle

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Gently jiggle the connectors to make sure they're seated.
A good little jiggle then settles the child into the pouch.
[Today's gays] jiggle their bottoms, put their little fingers in the air, and, with their little castrato voices, moan about what those ghastly heteros put them through.
 
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