shoogle

shoogle
\\ˈshu̇gəl\
variant of shoggle

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shoogle /shŭgˈl/ (Scot)
intransitive verb
1. To shake, joggle
2. To sway, rock back and forth
transitive verb
To shake, joggle
noun
A swaying, rocking motion
ORIGIN: Cf ↑shog, ↑shoggle
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shoogˈly adjective

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