jiggle

• Nom désignant un mouvement léger, irrégulier, de tremblement ou de sautillement.

A noun referring to a slight, irregular shaking or bouncing motion.

1. A slight irregular shaking motionB1informal

   A small, unsteady movement or wiggle, often back and forth.

   Secousse légère et irrégulière

   • The door handle gave a little jiggle before it opened.
   • She gave the jar a gentle jiggle to loosen the lid.
   • The car's steering wheel has a slight jiggle at high speeds.
   • I felt a jiggle in my pocket as I ran.

   Synonymesjogglequivershaketremblewigglewobble

• Verbe désignant l'action de bouger ou secouer quelque chose avec des mouvements rapides, légers ou saccadés, souvent pour le faire osciller ou trembler.

A verb used to indicate the act of moving or shaking something with quick, slight, or jerky motions.

1. Move to and froB1informal

   To move or cause to move with quick, slight, and irregular motions back and forth or up and down.

   secouer légèrement

   • She jiggled the key in the lock to get it to open.
   • The baby jiggled the rattle excitedly.
   • He jiggled his leg nervously under the table during the interview.

   Synonymesagitatejogglejounceshakewigglewobble

   Antonymessteadystill