adj
jiggly
JIHG-uh-lee
Jiggly (adj) means wobbling or shaking slightly, especially describing something soft. Example: “The dessert had a jiggly, wobbly texture like gelatin.”
adj
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Wobbling or shaking slightly, especially describing something soft.
"The dessert had a jiggly, wobbly texture like gelatin."
How to use jiggly
Learner’s notesIn plain EnglishDescribes something that wobbles softly when touched or moved.
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Word forms
- Comparative
- jigglier
- Superlative
- jiggliest
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The dessert had a _____, wobbly texture like gelatin.
Etymology
From "jiggle" plus "-y."
Rhymes for jiggly
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What does “jiggly” mean?
The word “jiggly” means wobbling or shaking slightly, especially describing something soft. In plain terms, describes something that wobbles softly when touched or moved.
How do you pronounce “jiggly”?
“Jiggly” is pronounced JIHG-uh-lee (/ˈd͡ʒɪɡ.əˌli/ in IPA).
How do you use “jiggly” in a sentence?
Here is “jiggly” used in a sentence: “The dessert had a jiggly, wobbly texture like gelatin.”
What part of speech is “jiggly”?
“Jiggly” is an adjective.
