Meaning & Definition of word "Jiggle"

noun:

• 1. A light, quick shake or movement.
  • Example: There was a jiggle in the table that made the glasses wobble.
• 2. A brief or slight movement.
  • Example: He felt a jiggle in his pocket as his phone vibrated with a message.

verb:

• 1. To move or cause to move with short quick jerks.
  • Example: She gave the jar a little jiggle to see if the lid would come off.
• 2. To shake or cause to shake lightly or quickly.
  • Example: The child giggled as she watched the jelly jiggle on the plate.