Pronunciation: [d͡ʒˈɪɡə͡lz] (IPA) 
Jiggles is spelled with a "j" sound at the beginning, as in "jump," followed by the vowel sound "ih" as in "pencil." The second "g" in the word is pronounced with a "hard g" sound, making it sound like "gull." The final sound of the word is "-z" as in "fizz." Therefore, the IPA phonetic transcription for "jiggles" would be /ˈdʒɪɡəlz/. The word describes a bouncing or wobbling movement, perhaps seen when a jiggly dessert is moved.
Jiggles, as a noun, refers to small, shaking or quivering movements, often with a slightly bouncy or wobbling nature. It usually characterizes an action or behavior where something or someone is in a state of slight movement or disturbance and lacks stability or firmness. These movements are generally quick, but can also be rhythmic or repetitious in nature.
As a verb, jiggles refer to the act of making something or someone shake or quiver in a rhythmic or bouncy manner. It implies the application of slight force or movement to provoke a jiggling action. The term is often associated with playful or light shaking that is done deliberately or unintentionally. It can also describe the action of fidgeting or jostling something to make it move in a shaking or tremulous manner.
Jiggles can be observed in various contexts, such as when a gelatin or a pudding dessert is shaken and it exhibits a wobbly movement. It is also commonly used to describe the rapid shaking of body parts, like when someone laughs uncontrollably and their belly jiggles. In a broader sense, it can be used figuratively to describe the instability or wavering nature of an object, situation, or person.
The word "jiggles" is derived from the verb "jiggle".
The origin of "jiggle" can be traced back to the Middle English word "gigglen" which meant to laugh or titter, influenced by the sound of giggling or the movement associated with it.
Over time, the word evolved and took on the meaning of a slight, quick, and shaking movement or vibration. It came to be associated with the movement of a soft, pliable object like jelly or gelatin. Thus, the noun "jiggle" was born, and later, the plural form "jiggles".
In contemporary usage, "jiggles" can refer to small movements or wobbles, especially ones that are rhythmic or repeated. It is often associated with objects or substances that have a degree of flexibility or softness and can easily undergo a jiggling motion.
