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

Wobbling or shaking slightly, especially describing something soft.

"The dessert had a jiggly, wobbly texture like gelatin."

How to use jiggly

Learner’s notes

In plain EnglishDescribes something that wobbles softly when touched or moved.

Word forms

jigglier comparative, jiggliest superlative

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Etymology

From "jiggle" plus "-y."

Rhymes for jiggly

wiggly squiggly

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Frequently asked questions

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.