Meaning of the word jiggle in English

What does jiggle mean in English? Explore the meaning, pronunciation, and specific usage of this word with Lingoland.

jiggle

US /ˈdʒɪɡ.əl/
UK /ˈdʒɪɡ.əl/

Verb

to move or make something move with small, quick, up-and-down or side-to-side movements

Example:
The baby started to jiggle its feet excitedly.
He tried to jiggle the key in the lock to open the door.

Noun

a small, quick, up-and-down or side-to-side movement

Example:
With a quick jiggle, the door finally opened.
She gave the loose tooth a little jiggle.