juggle

Plural: juggles

Noun

• the act of rearranging things to give a misleading impression
• throwing and catching several objects simultaneously
• The act of throwing and catching each prop at least twice, as opposed to a flash.
• The handling or managing of many tasks at once.
• The performance of a magic trick.
• A deceit or imposture.

Verb

Verb Forms: juggled, juggling, juggles

• To keep several objects in motion in the air; to manage multiple tasks.
• influence by slyness
• manipulate by or as if by moving around components
  • "juggle an account so as to hide a deficit"
• deal with simultaneously
  • "She had to juggle her job and her children"
• throw, catch, and keep in the air several things simultaneously
• hold with difficulty and balance insecurely
  • "the player juggled the ball"
• To manipulate objects, such as balls, clubs, beanbags, rings, etc. in an artful or artistic manner. Juggling may also include assorted other circus skills such as the diabolo, devil sticks, hat, and cigar box manipulation as well.
• To handle or manage many tasks at once.
• To deceive by trick or artifice.
• To joke or jest.
• To perform magic tricks.

Examples

• He juggled home, school, and work for two years.
• I think they are juggling the company's books.
• Players must juggle many potential words on their rack, always looking for the best play.
• She can juggle flaming torches.

Synonyms

beguile, hoodwink, juggling

Related Words

too many balls in the air

Anagrams of juggle