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- [jog-uh l]
- /ˈdʒɒg əl/
- /ˈdʒɒɡ.l̩/
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- [jog-uh l]
- /ˈdʒɒg əl/
Definitions of joggle word
- verb with object joggle to shake slightly; move to and fro, as by repeated jerks; jiggle: She joggled the key in the lock a couple of times before getting the door open. 1
- verb with object joggle to cause to shake or totter as by a sudden, slight push; jostle. 1
- verb with object joggle to join or fasten by fitting a projection into a recess. 1
- verb with object joggle to fit or fasten with dowels. 1
- verb without object joggle to move irregularly; have a jogging or jolting motion; shake. 1
- noun joggle the act of joggling. 1
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Origin of joggle
First appearance:
before 1505 One of the 26% oldest English words
First recorded in 1505-15; jog1 + -le
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Parts of speech for Joggle
noun
adjective
verb
adverb
pronoun
preposition
conjunction
determiner
exclamation
joggle popularity
A common word. It’s meaning is known to most children of preschool age. About 70% of English native speakers know the meaning and use the word.
According to our data about 58% of words is more used. This is a rare but used term. It occurs in the pages of specialized literature and in the speech of educated people.
joggle usage trend in Literature
This diagram is provided by Google Ngram ViewerSynonyms for joggle
noun joggle
- jolt — Java Open Language Toolkit
verb joggle
- shake — to move or sway with short, quick, irregular vibratory movements.
- wiggle — to move or go with short, quick, irregular movements from side to side: The puppies wiggled with delight.
- waggle — to wobble or shake, especially while in motion: The ball waggled slowly to a stop. The leaves of the tree waggled in the wind.
- jiggle — a jiggling movement.
- jerk — to move with a quick, sharp motion; move spasmodically.
Antonyms for joggle
verb joggle
- relax — to make less tense, rigid, or firm; make lax: to relax the muscles.
- rest — a support for a lance; lance rest.
- calm — A calm person does not show or feel any worry, anger, or excitement.
- soothe — to tranquilize or calm, as a person or the feelings; relieve, comfort, or refresh: soothing someone's anger; to soothe someone with a hot drink.
- discourage — to deprive of courage, hope, or confidence; dishearten; dispirit.
Top questions with joggle
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