Word
juggling
Phoneticsjug·gling
US/ˈdʒəɡəɫɪŋ/
UK/dʒˈʌɡlɪŋ/
Definitions
01keeping objects in the air
B1 · Intermediate Uncountable noun
n. the skill of throwing and catching several objects, like balls or rings, so that at least one is always in the air.
n. the physical skill or performance art of continuously tossing and catching multiple objects to keep them in motion.
“He practiced his juggling every day until he could keep four balls in the air.”
“The street performer captivated the crowd with his expert juggling of flaming torches and silver knives.”
Synonyms
02managing multiple tasks
B2 · Upper Intermediate Uncountable noun
n. the act of trying to deal with several different activities or responsibilities at the same time.
n. the metaphorical act of balancing multiple competing responsibilities, tasks, or schedules simultaneously.
“The juggling of a full-time job and a new baby left her feeling exhausted.”
“Successful project management requires the constant juggling of tight budgets, shifting deadlines, and diverse stakeholder expectations.”
Synonyms
Real-World Examples
“She was raised in small-town Maine by a single mum, who dropped out of university when Accurso’s elder sister was born, but later retrained as a social worker and was often juggling multiple jobs.” “Before starting her English and drama degree, Avery Hewitt, 19, worried about juggling studying with working and playing in a university band.” Etymology
From juggle + -ing.
From Middle English jogelyng, juglynge, equivalent to juggle + -ing.
Etymology adapted from Wiktionary, available under CC BY-SA 4.0.
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Idioms
01. juggling act
- Exam level
- CambridgeCambridgeCambridge English QualificationsThe exam suite from Cambridge University Press & Assessment, from A1 Movers up to C2 Proficiency. The benchmark names double as CEFR labels.B2 FirstIELTSIELTSInternational English Language Testing SystemThe 0–9 band test co-owned by the British Council, IDP, and Cambridge. Used for university entry, work, and migration.5.5–6.5TOEFL iBTTOEFL iBTTest of English as a Foreign Language, Internet-Based TestETS's academic English test, the standard route for US university admissions. Scored 0–120, with a 1–6 scale since 2026.1–6 scale: 4.0–4.572–94TOEICTOEICTest of English for International CommunicationETS's workplace English test, big in Japan and Korea. Listening & Reading scores 10–990 and tops out at C1.785–944
- Frequency
- Frequent
- Level
- B2 · Upper Intermediate
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