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jiggling

/ˈdʒɪɡ.lɪŋ/

Translations

jigglingnoun

remuementMouvement brusque et répété de va-et-vient.

The jiggling of the keys in his pocket was a constant distraction during the meeting.

Le remuement des clés dans sa poche le distrayait sans cesse pendant la réunion.

Additional translations

tremblementPlus naturel quand l'idée dominante est celle d'un léger mouvement saccadé ou vibratoire.

Synonyms

jigglinggerund / present participle

/ˈdʒɪɡ.lɪŋ/

Used before nouns to describe something that is moving with quick, small jerks.

tremblantSe dit d'un objet qui bouge par petits mouvements rapides.

She tried to stabilize the jiggling camera before taking the photo.

Elle a essayé de stabiliser la caméra tremblante avant de prendre la photo.

Additional translations

branlantQuand le mouvement est perçu comme peu stable ou chancelant.

Synonyms

jiggleverb

jiggling

Gerund

jiggled

Past Simple

jiggled

Past Participle

jiggling

Gerund

/ˈdʒɪɡ.əl/

secouer

She jiggled the handle to see if the door was locked.

Elle a secoué la poignée pour voir si la porte était verrouillée.

Additional translations

bidouillerFamilier ; s’emploie pour une manipulation légère ou approximative afin de faire fonctionner quelque chose.

Synonyms

Definitions

jigglingnoun

The act or instance of moving or causing to move with quick, short movements back and forth or side to side.

The jiggling of the keys in his pocket was a constant distraction during the meeting.

jigglinggerund / present participle

Moving with quick, short movements back and forth or side to side.

She tried to stabilize the jiggling camera before taking the photo.

jiggleverb

To move or cause to move with quick, short movements back and forth or side to side.

She jiggled the handle to see if the door was locked.

To adjust, shake, or manipulate something slightly, usually in order to make it work or fit properly.

He jiggled the loose cable until the sound came back.