Joggle — Meaning, Definition & Synonyms

verb noun /ˈjä-gəl/ jog·gle

Meaning & Definition of Joggle

Joggle (verb)

  1. to shake slightly
  2. to move shakily or jerkily
  3. to join by means of a joggle so as to prevent sliding apart

Joggle (noun)

  1. jog
  2. a notch or tooth in a joining surface (as of a piece of building material) to prevent slipping
  3. a dowel for joining two adjacent blocks of masonry

Joggle (verb) — Senses, Synonyms & Antonyms

  1. to make a series of small irregular or violent movements

    "the old bus joggled as it barreled down the dirt road"

    similar: agitate, bucket, convulse, jerk, jiggle, jolt, jounce, judder (chiefly British), quake, quiver, shake, shudder, vibrate, wobble
    related: rock, sway, swing, chatter, quaver, shiver, thrill, tremble, twitch, dodder, waver, flicker, fluctuate, flutter, oscillate, undulate, wave, beat, palpitate, pit-a-pat, pitter-patter, pulsate, pulse, throb

Joggle (noun) — Senses, Synonyms & Antonyms

  1. as in punch, nock

    similar: nock, punch, snip, chip, hack, indent, indentation, indenture, kerf, nick, notch, groove, score, undercut, slit, slot

Synonyms, Thesaurus & Another Word for Joggle

The most common words with a similar meaning to Joggle:

Chiefly British: judder
agitate, bucket, convulse, jerk, jiggle, jolt, jounce, quake, quiver, shake, shudder, vibrate, wobble, nock, punch, snip, chip, hack, indent, indentation, indenture, kerf, nick, notch, groove, score, undercut, slit, slot

Related Words for Joggle

rock, sway, swing, chatter, quaver, shiver, thrill, tremble, twitch, dodder, waver, flicker, fluctuate, flutter, oscillate, undulate, wave, beat, palpitate, pit-a-pat, pitter-patter, pulsate, pulse, throb

Word Forms of Joggle

Inflections: joggled, joggling

Derived words: joggler (noun)

Origin & Etymology of Joggle

frequentative of jog:1

First known use: 1513t

Frequently Asked Questions about Joggle

What does "Joggle" mean?

"Joggle" means to shake slightly. As an a verb and a noun, it is defined as: to shake slightly. It has 2 distinct senses.

What is another word for "Joggle"?

Other words for "Joggle" include agitate, bucket, convulse, jerk, jiggle, jolt, jounce and judder. The best synonym depends on which meaning of "Joggle" you intend.

What are different ways to say "Joggle"?

There are 54 words and phrases with a similar meaning to "Joggle". Common alternatives include agitate, bucket, convulse, jerk, jiggle, jolt, jounce, judder, quake and quiver.

How do you use "Joggle" in a sentence?

Examples of "Joggle" in a sentence: "the old bus joggled as it barreled down the dirt road".

Is "Joggle" a noun, verb, or adjective?

"Joggle" can be used as a verb and a noun, depending on the context.

How do you pronounce "Joggle"?

"Joggle" is pronounced /ˈjä-gəl/ and divided into syllables as jog·gle.

What is the origin of the word "Joggle"?

"Joggle" comes from frequentative of jog:1. First known use: 1513t.

What is another word for "Joggle" meaning "to make a series of small irregular or violent movements"?

When "Joggle" (verb) means to make a series of small irregular or violent movements, synonyms include agitate, bucket, convulse, jerk, jiggle and jolt.