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 verb1: to perform the tricks of a juggler2: to engage in manipulation especially in order to achieve a desired endtransitive verb1 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 precariously3: 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>