verb
juggle
JUG-uhl/ˈdʒʌɡl/
To keep several thrown objects moving without letting them fall.
The performer juggles three balls while the crowd watches closely.
Etymology
The connection with jesting runs through clowning and conjuring tricks. The meaning narrowed toward feats of manual dexterity, including keeping objects moving by tossing and catching them.
In context
I'm gonna attempt to juggle them.
More examples
- I practice juggling with soft beanbags so nothing breaks.
- She juggled three oranges without dropping any.
- Can you juggle four balls at once?
Forms
juggle · juggles · juggled · juggling
juggler noun — Someone who skillfully tosses and catches objects.