joggle

[ jog-uhl ]

verb (used with object)

, jog·gled, jog·gling.

1. 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.

2. to cause to shake or totter as by a sudden, slight push; jostle.
3. to join or fasten by fitting a projection into a recess.
4. to fit or fasten with dowels.

verb (used without object)

, jog·gled, jog·gling.

1. to move irregularly; have a jogging or jolting motion; shake.

noun

1. the act of joggling.
2. a slight shake or jolt.
3. a moving with jolts or jerks.
4. a projection on one of two joining objects fitting into a corresponding recess in the other to prevent slipping.
5. Carpentry. an enlarged area, as of a post or king post, for supporting the foot of a strut, brace, etc.

joggle

/ ˈdʒɒɡəl /

verb

1. to shake or move (someone or something) with a slightly jolting motion
2. tr to join or fasten (two pieces of building material) by means of a joggle

noun

1. the act of joggling
2. a slight irregular shake; jolt
3. a joint between two pieces of building material by means of a projection on one piece that fits into a notch in the other; dowel
4. a shoulder designed to take the thrust of a strut or brace

Derived Forms

• ˈjoggler, noun

Other Words From

• joggler noun

Word History and Origins

Origin of joggle¹

First recorded in 1505–15; jog ¹ + -le

Word History and Origins

Origin of joggle¹

C16: frequentative of jog ¹

Example Sentences

Scott's personal best time for a half marathon is one hour and 22 minutes - and he can joggle the same distance in one hour and 27 minutes.

From BBC

We’d try and joggle the other higher, or joggle them off the board altogether.

From Literature

Sipping my drink, I watched his backside joggle again.

From New York Times

Past biomechanical studies show that when women run braless, their breasts joggle up and down by seven inches or more and also oscillate side to side.

From New York Times

“Don’t joggle anything,” Theodora said.

From Literature

Related Words

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