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The loose handle began to jiggle.
What does Jiggle mean?
Jiggle means to shake lightly and quickly.
Dictionary definition
To move with small quick shakes, or a small shaking movement.
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Jiggle in a sentence
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Do not jiggle the table while someone is drawing.
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The camera captured the slight jiggle of the bridge as people walked across it.
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What does jiggle mean?
Jiggle means to shake lightly and quickly.
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Which word is closest in meaning to jiggle?
Shake is close in meaning to jiggle.
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WordJiggle.
Partverb, noun.
MeaningJiggle means to shake lightly and quickly.
ExampleExample: The loose handle began to jiggle.
Word breakdown
2 syllables. Say each part, then blend the word.
- Syllables
- jig · ul
- Strongest beat
- jig
- Ending
- ul
- Tip
- Put a little extra energy on jig.
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Synonyms
Words like Jiggle
shakeUse for quick movements back and forth.
wiggleUse for small side-to-side movements.
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Hint for students
Jiggle means to shake lightly and quickly.
Common mix-up
Jiggle is not the same as steady. Jiggle means jiggle means to shake lightly and quickly.
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Read this model sentence: Do not jiggle the table while someone is drawing. Clue words: not, table, while. Underline clue words that show why jiggle fits instead of steady. Now write one new sentence that shows jiggle without using the word jiggle. Ask: Does my sentence clearly show jiggle?
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