Definition, Meaning & Synonyms

shoogle

verb
/ˈʃuːɡəl/
Definition
To shake or jolt something, often in a playful or vigorous manner.
Examples
  • He had to shoogle the bottle to mix the contents properly.
  • The kids shoogled the toy back and forth, enjoying the moment.
  • To get the sand out of the shoes, she had to shoogle her feet.
Meaning
Shoogle describes the action of moving or shaking an object from side to side or up and down, usually in a lively or spirited way.
Synonyms
  • shake
  • jolt
  • wiggle
  • jiggle