Definition of JOGGLE

joggle

Plural: joggles

Noun

  • a fastener that is inserted into holes in two adjacent pieces and holds them together
  • a slight irregular shaking motion
  • A step formed in material by two adjacent reverse bends.
  • A notch or tooth in the joining surface of any piece of building material to prevent slipping.

Verb

Verb Forms: joggled, joggling, joggles

  • To shake or move slightly, often with a rattling sound.
  • move to and fro
  • fasten or join with a joggle
  • To shake slightly; to push suddenly but slightly, so as to cause to shake or totter; to jostle; to jog.
  • To shake or totter; to slip out of place.
  • To join by means of joggles, so as to prevent sliding apart; sometimes, loosely, to dowel.
  • To jog or run while juggling.

Examples

  • Don’t joggle the board; I just found the perfect spot for "QUIXOTIC"!

Origin / Etymology

From jog (verb) + -le (frequentative suffix).

Synonyms

dowel, dowel pin, jiggle, wiggle

Scrabble Score: 15

joggle: valid Scrabble (US) TWL Word
joggle: valid Scrabble Word in Merriam-Webster MW Dictionary
joggle: valid Scrabble Word in International Collins CSW Dictionary

Words With Friends Score: 20

joggle: valid Words With Friends Word