jiggly

adjective

jig·​gly ˈjig(ə)lē How to pronounce jiggly (audio)
-li
often -er/-est
Synonyms of jigglynext
: tending to jiggle : unsteady, jiggling
the short leg of a jiggly tableNew Yorker
: marked by a jiggling motion
a jiggly ride in a bus

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“Jiggly.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/jiggly. Accessed 14 Dec. 2025.

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