n.
Pronunciation: ' j ə -g ə l
Function: verb
Inflected Form: jug · gled ; jug · gling \ -g( ə -)li ŋ \
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>