joggle

[ jog-uhl ]

verb (used with object)

, jog·gled, jog·gling.

1. to shake slightly; move to and fro, as by repeated jerks; jiggle:

   She joggled the key in the lock a couple of times before getting the door open.

2. to cause to shake or totter as by a sudden, slight push; jostle.
3. to join or fasten by fitting a projection into a recess.
4. to fit or fasten with dowels.

verb (used without object)

, jog·gled, jog·gling.

1. to move irregularly; have a jogging or jolting motion; shake.

noun

1. the act of joggling.
2. a slight shake or jolt.
3. a moving with jolts or jerks.
4. a projection on one of two joining objects fitting into a corresponding recess in the other to prevent slipping.
5. Carpentry. an enlarged area, as of a post or king post, for supporting the foot of a strut, brace, etc.

joggle

/ ˈdʒɒɡəl /

verb

1. to shake or move (someone or something) with a slightly jolting motion
2. tr to join or fasten (two pieces of building material) by means of a joggle

noun

1. the act of joggling
2. a slight irregular shake; jolt
3. a joint between two pieces of building material by means of a projection on one piece that fits into a notch in the other; dowel
4. a shoulder designed to take the thrust of a strut or brace

Derived Forms

• ˈjoggler, noun

Other Words From

• joggler noun

Word History and Origins

Origin of joggle¹

First recorded in 1505–15; jog ¹ + -le

Word History and Origins

Origin of joggle¹

C16: frequentative of jog ¹

Example Sentences

"It 's Napoleon Bonaparte; don't joggle," said his father, running a brush steadily along the water-line.

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Because sometimes I feel that I'd like to give you a good shaking, just to joggle you out of your shell for a few minutes.

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She did not invite him in, but with easy assurance he took his seat on the joggle-board beside the door and awaited her return.

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They make me want to joggle their elbows and force them to spill their wine.

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It is very sad to be unable to dine without having family skeletons joggle one's elbow, and Ardmore was annoyed.

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