I. ˈjə-gəl verb
( jug·gled ; jug·gling -g(ə-)liŋ)
Etymology: Middle English jogelen, from Anglo-French jugler, from Latin joculari to jest, joke, from joculus, diminutive of jocus joke
Date: 15th century
intransitive verb
1. : to perform the tricks of a juggler
2. : to engage in manipulation especially in order to achieve a desired end
transitive verb
1.
a. : to practice deceit or trickery on : beguile
b. : to manipulate or rearrange especially in order to achieve a desired end
juggle an account to hide a loss
2.
a. : to toss in the manner of a juggler
b. : to hold or balance precariously
3. : to handle or deal with usually several things (as obligations) at one time so as to satisfy often competing requirements
juggle the responsibilities of family life and full-time job — Jane S. Gould
II. noun
Date: 1664
: an act or instance of juggling:
a. : a trick of magic
b. : a show of manual dexterity
c. : an act of manipulation especially to achieve a desired end