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The jelly looked jiggly on the plate.
What does Jiggly mean?
Jiggly means shaky or wobbly.
Dictionary definition
Able to move with small quick shakes.
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Jiggly in a sentence
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The old chair had one jiggly leg.
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The word jiggly helped readers imagine a soft object moving back and forth.
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What does jiggly mean?
Jiggly means shaky or wobbly.
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Which sentence uses jiggly correctly?
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Which word is closest in meaning to jiggly?
Wobbly is close in meaning to jiggly.
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WordJiggly.
Partadjective.
MeaningJiggly means shaky or wobbly.
ExampleExample: The jelly looked jiggly on the plate.
Word breakdown
2 syllables. Say each part, then blend the word.
- Syllables
- jig · lee
- Strongest beat
- jig
- Ending
- lee
- Tip
- Put a little extra energy on jig.
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Synonyms
Words like Jiggly
wobblyUse for something that moves unevenly.
shakyUse for something that shakes.
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Hint for students
Jiggly means shaky or wobbly.
Common mix-up
Jiggly is not the same as steady. Jiggly means jiggly means shaky or wobbly.
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Read this model sentence: The old chair had one jiggly leg. Clue words: old, chair, one. Underline clue words that show why jiggly fits instead of steady. Now write one new sentence that shows jiggly without using the word jiggly. Ask: Does my sentence clearly show jiggly?
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Ask students to explain this model sentence: "The old chair had one jiggly leg." Why does jiggly fit better than steady?
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