Word Pronunciation & Dictionary

jiggle

/ˈd͡ʒɪɡəl/

Word Rarity Rare

Frequency: Zipf frequency 2.69 in modern English

Syllables
jig-gle
IPA
/ˈd͡ʒɪɡəl/
15
Scrabble Score
6
Letters
2
Syllables
5
Unique Chars

Meaning

verb

To shake something gently; to rattle or wiggle.

Transitive verb

verb

To shake, rattle, or wiggle.

Intransitive verb

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Etymology

From jig + -le (frequentative suffix).

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Questions

How do you pronounce jiggle?
The recorded pronunciation is /ˈd͡ʒɪɡəl/.
What does jiggle mean?
A relatively weak shaking movement; the condition or state of weakly shaking.
Where does jiggle come from?
From jig + -le (frequentative suffix).

How to pronounce jiggle

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