Definitions
from The Century Dictionary.
- To spill over, as liquid from an unsteady vessel, with apparently some reference to its gurgling sound: as, a jirbling tub.
- To pour out (a liquid) with an unsteady hand: as, he jirbles out a dram.
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whichbe commented on the word jirble
When pouring liquid from one container to another and your hand is shaking so you spill the liquid.
July 31, 2008
reesetee commented on the word jirble
Such an endearing word. :-)
July 31, 2008
chained_bear commented on the word jirble
Is it pronounced like gerbil? Because that's another endearing word.
July 31, 2008
reesetee commented on the word jirble
True. :-)
July 31, 2008