Etymology
Origin of jiggly
Example Sentences
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According to Albala, the sugary salad essentially disappears for a few hundred years after the late 1600s — until it returns with a jiggly vengeance in the mid-20th century.
From Salon ● Apr. 27, 2025
I simply drained it, turned the jiggly curd out onto a plate, sliced it and divided it among serving bowls.
From Washington Post ● Apr. 13, 2023
And some of her father’s joys did not necessarily translate well to the school lunchbox — like a jiggly hunk of head cheese.
From Los Angeles Times ● Dec. 3, 2022
The faith he inspired now has adherents around the globe, but Jesus bobbleheads, with their cheerful faces and jiggly heads, have long been popular with believers and unbelievers alike.
From Washington Times ● Dec. 10, 2021
Jane wore an air of harmlessness, with her plain face and jiggly arms, but there was, beneath her ready smile, an icy watchfulness.
From "Americanah" by Chimamanda Ngozi Adichie
Jelly is the smoothest, jiggliest of the bunch, because it's made from fruit juice.
From Salon ● Sep. 16, 2021
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