Antonyms for joggle

Grammar : Verb

Spell : jog-uh l

Phonetic Transcription : ˈdʒɒg əl

Definition of joggle

Origin : 1510s, apparently a frequentative of jog, though attested earlier than it. Related: Joggled; joggling. Carpentry sense is from 1703, of unknown origin. As a noun from 1727.

As in jiggle : verb bounce up and down
As in jog : verb activate, push
As in jostle : verb bump, shake
As in shake : verb quiver, tremble
As in toss : verb move back and forth
As in waggle : verb shake
As in fidget : verb move restlessly

Example sentences :

His only reply was to joggle her arm when she reached for the cake.
Extract from : « The Court of Boyville » by William Allen White

Jerry would not have missed one joggle or sway of that ride for worlds.
Extract from : « The Circus Comes to Town » by Lebbeus Mitchell

They make me want to joggle their elbows and force them to spill their wine.
Extract from : « The American » by Henry James

Joggle, jog′l, n. a notch in joints adapted in fitting stones or pieces of timber together to keep them from sliding.
Extract from : « Chambers's Twentieth Century Dictionary (part 2 of 4: E-M) » by Various

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.
Extract from : « The Silver Poppy » by Arthur Stringer

She only meant to joggle her, and the slate fell out of her hand; but I don't believe she meant to do it.
Extract from : « Belle Powers' Locket » by Joanna Mathews

To joggle is to shake slightly; as, a passing touch joggles the desk on which one is writing.
Extract from : « English Synonyms and Antonyms » by James Champlin Fernald

The oracle was understood to joggle his chin and goggle his eyes.
Extract from : « The Surprising Adventures of Sir Toady Lion With Those of General Napoleon Smith » by S. R. Crockett

If there is any part of the anatomy that is unmoved by this wiggle and joggle it must be in the domain of the "subliminal self."
Extract from : « Days in the Open » by Lathan A. Crandall

The Swedish movement which undertakes to joggle you all over is not in it for efficiency with such a ride.
Extract from : « Days in the Open » by Lathan A. Crandall

Synonyms for joggle

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