Meaning of joggle in English

1. Pronunciation

   /ˈdʒɑɡəl/

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1. Verb

   joggle

   Etymology

   early 16th century: frequentative of jog

   Definitions

   1. move to and fro

   Examples

   • « Don't jiggle your finger while the nurse is putting on the bandage! »

   Derived terms

   • angleworm
   • crawler
   • dew worm
   • earthworm
   • fishing worm
   • fishworm
   • jiggle
   • nightcrawler
   • nightwalker
   • red worm
   • squirm
   • squirmer
   • wiggle
   • wiggler
   • wriggle
   • wriggler
2. 2. fasten or join with a joggle

   Derived terms

   • dowel
   • dowel pin

3. Noun

   joggle

   Etymology

   early 18th century: perhaps related to jag

   Definitions

   1. a fastener that is inserted into holes in two adjacent pieces and holds them together
4. 2. a slight irregular shaking motion

   Derived terms

   • jiggle
   • wiggle

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