Definition of "juggle" in English

verb

1. To manipulate objects, such as balls, clubs, beanbags, rings, etc. in an artful or artistic manner. Juggling may also include assorted other circus skills such as the diabolo, devil sticks, hat, and cigar box manipulation as well.

   • She can juggle flaming torches.

2. To handle or manage many tasks at once.

   • He juggled home, school, and work for two years.

3. (ambitransitive) To deceive by trick or artifice.

   • I think they are juggling the company's books.

4. (intransitive, archaic) To joke or jest.

5. (intransitive, archaic) To perform magic tricks.

noun

1. (juggling) The act of throwing and catching each prop at least twice, as opposed to a flash.

2. The handling or managing of many tasks at once.

3. (archaic) The performance of a magic trick.

4. (archaic) A deceit or imposture.