verb
juggle
JUH-guhl
Juggle (verb) means to keep several objects moving through the air by tossing and catching them in sequence. Example: “He can juggle five balls at once.”
verb
1
To keep several objects moving through the air by tossing and catching them in sequence.
"He can juggle five balls at once."
2
To handle several tasks, responsibilities, or demands at the same time.
"She juggles a full-time job with raising three kids."
"Juggling multiple deadlines left him exhausted by Friday."
How to use juggle
Learner’s notesIn plain EnglishTo keep objects in the air while tossing and catching them, or figuratively to manage several things at once.
Common pairings
juggle responsibilities
juggle a schedule
learn to juggle
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Word forms
- Plural
- juggles
- Third person singular
- juggles
- Past tense
- juggled
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Etymology
From Middle English jogelen, blending an earlier word for "juggler" with Old French jongler ("to entertain, jest") and ultimately Latin joculari, "to joke."
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Rhymes for juggle
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What does “juggle” mean?
The word “juggle” means to keep several objects moving through the air by tossing and catching them in sequence. In plain terms, to keep objects in the air while tossing and catching them, or figuratively to manage several things at once.
How do you pronounce “juggle”?
“Juggle” is pronounced JUH-guhl (/ˈd͡ʒʌɡəl/ in IPA).
How do you use “juggle” in a sentence?
Here is “juggle” used in a sentence: “He can juggle five balls at once.”
What part of speech is “juggle”?
“Juggle” is a verb.
Where does the word “juggle” come from?
The word “juggle” comes from Latin. From Middle English jogelen, blending an earlier word for "juggler" with Old French jongler ("to entertain, jest") and ultimately Latin joculari, "to joke.".
How many meanings does “juggle” have?
“Juggle” has 2 distinct senses listed in this dictionary. The most common is: to keep several objects moving through the air by tossing and catching them in sequence.
