Etymology
Origin of jiggly
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When they have something to celebrate, like Lucy’s ill-fated first episode wedding, it’s time for Jell-O cake, made with jiggly red, white and blue layers, topped with a plop of decadent whipped cream.
From Salon ● Apr. 21, 2024
The center of the eggs should be firmly set, not jiggly.
From Washington Times ● Dec. 13, 2023
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 diners in the packed restaurant had their heads bowed over their plates, spooning curried crab into their mouths or slurping fat, jiggly oysters out of their shells.
From "A Wish in the Dark" by Christina Soontornvat
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Jelly is the smoothest, jiggliest of the bunch, because it's made from fruit juice.
From Salon ● Sep. 16, 2021
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