Etymology
Origin of jiggly
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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
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
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
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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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