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JUGL/ˈdʒʌɡl/

Juggle means keep several things in the air by throwing and catching: juggle balls, learn to juggle, juggle three oranges. It can also mean manage several jobs at once (juggle work and study). Drop is what happens when you fail. Do not write jungle (forest) for juggle. Past: juggled.

Meaning

To keep several objects in the air by throwing and catching them.

Examples

• “He can juggle three balls at once.”
• “The street performer juggled flaming sticks — from a safe distance.”
• “She juggles a part-time job and evening classes.”

Good to know

juggle balls / juggle work and study. Mix-up: jungle (forest). Past: juggled.

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