Main Entry: ¹jug·gle

Pronunciation: \ˈjə-gəl\

Function: verb

Inflected Form(s): jug·gled; jug·gling \-g(ə-)liŋ\

Etymology: Middle English jogelen, from Anglo-French jugler, from Latin joculari to jest, joke, from joculus, diminutive of jocus joke

Date: 15th century

intransitive verb 1 : to perform the tricks of a juggler
2 : to engage in manipulation especially in order to achieve a desired endtransitive verb 1 a : to practice deceit or trickery on : beguile b : to manipulate or rearrange especially in order to achieve a desired end <juggle an account to hide a loss>
2 a : to toss in the manner of a juggler b : to hold or balance precariously
3 : to handle or deal with usually several things (as obligations) at one time so as to satisfy often competing requirements <juggle the responsibilities of family life and full-time job — Jane S. Gould>