How Do You Spell JIGGLE?

Pronunciation: [d͡ʒˈɪɡə͡l] (IPA)

The word "jiggle" is spelled with a hard "g" and two syllables. The first syllable is pronounced with a short "i" sound, as in "jih," and the second syllable has a long "u" sound, as in "glue." The IPA phonetic transcription for this word is /ˈdʒɪɡəl/. The double consonant "gg" in the middle of the word indicates a slight emphasis on the second syllable, making the word sound playful and fun. The spelling of "jiggle" accurately represents its bouncy meaning.

JIGGLE Meaning and Definition

  1. Jiggle is a verb that is characterized by the act of moving or causing something to move quickly and in a trembling or shaking manner, usually in a short, rapid, and irregular motion. It involves repeatedly and lightly shaking or vibrating an object or body part, resulting in a small, rapid oscillation or movement. Jiggling can be unintentional and a natural consequence of the physical properties of an object or body part, or it can be a deliberate action performed by a person to create a specific effect or to dislodge or loosen something.

    The term can be used to describe various situations and items. For instance, one may jiggle a doorknob to check if it is locked or give a pen a gentle jiggle to make the ink flow. It can also be associated with the movement of certain body parts, such as jiggling one's leg or shaking one's head in a quick, playful manner. Furthermore, the concept of jiggling is often used in describing the motion of gelatin, jelly, or other similar substances that tend to wobble or quiver when moved.

    Overall, jiggle refers to a quick and trembling motion, which can occur naturally or be intentionally induced for various purposes, often involving an object or a body part moving rapidly and in an irregular manner.

Common Misspellings for JIGGLE

Etymology of JIGGLE

The word "jiggle" likely originates from the Middle English term "giglen", which means "to shake or move quickly". It is thought to be derived from the Old English word "gicel" or "gycol", also meaning "shake". The word "jiggle" started appearing in English usage around the early 17th century and has since been used to describe a slight, quick, or repeated shaking or vibrating motion.

Similar spelling words for JIGGLE

Plural form of JIGGLE is JIGGLES

Conjugate verb Jiggle

CONDITIONAL PERFECT

I would have jiggled
you would have jiggled
he/she/it would have jiggled
we would have jiggled
they would have jiggled
I would have jiggle
you would have jiggle
he/she/it would have jiggle
we would have jiggle
they would have jiggle

CONDITIONAL PERFECT PROGRESSIVE

I would have been jiggling
you would have been jiggling
he/she/it would have been jiggling
we would have been jiggling
they would have been jiggling

CONDITIONAL PRESENT

I would jiggle
you would jiggle
he/she/it would jiggle
we would jiggle
they would jiggle

CONDITIONAL PRESENT PROGRESSIVE

I would be jiggling
you would be jiggling
he/she/it would be jiggling
we would be jiggling
they would be jiggling

FUTURE

I will jiggle
you will jiggle
he/she/it will jiggle
we will jiggle
they will jiggle

FUTURE CONTINUOUS

I will be jiggling
you will be jiggling
he/she/it will be jiggling
we will be jiggling
they will be jiggling

FUTURE PERFECT

I will have jiggled
you will have jiggled
he/she/it will have jiggled
we will have jiggled
they will have jiggled

FUTURE PERFECT CONTINUOUS

I will have been jiggling
you will have been jiggling
he/she/it will have been jiggling
we will have been jiggling
they will have been jiggling

IMPERATIVE

you jiggle
we let´s jiggle

NONFINITE VERB FORMS

to jiggle

PAST CONTINUOUS

I was jiggling
you were jiggling
he/she/it was jiggling
we were jiggling
they were jiggling

PAST PARTICIPLE

jiggled

PAST PERFECT

I had jiggled
you had jiggled
he/she/it had jiggled
we had jiggled
they had jiggled

PAST PERFECT CONTINUOUS

I had been jiggling
you had been jiggling
he/she/it had been jiggling
we had been jiggling
they had been jiggling

PRESENT

I jiggle
you jiggle
he/she/it jiggles
we jiggle
they jiggle

PRESENT CONTINUOUS

I am jiggling
you are jiggling
he/she/it is jiggling
we are jiggling
they are jiggling

PRESENT PARTICIPLE

jiggling

PRESENT PERFECT

I have jiggled
you have jiggled
he/she/it has jiggled
we have jiggled
they have jiggled

PRESENT PERFECT CONTINUOUS

I have been jiggling
you have been jiggling
he/she/it has been jiggling
we have been jiggling
they have been jiggling

PRESENT SUBJUNCTIVE

he/she/it jiggle

SIMPLE PAST

I jiggled
you jiggled
he/she/it jiggled
we jiggled
they jiggled

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