juggle

juggle
I. verb (juggled; juggling) Etymology: Middle English jogelen, from Anglo-French jugler, from Latin joculari to jest, joke, from joculus, diminutive of jocus joke Date: 15th century intransitive verb 1. to perform the tricks of a juggler 2. to engage in manipulation especially in order to achieve a desired end transitive verb 1. a. to practice deceit or trickery on ; beguile b. to manipulate or rearrange especially in order to achieve a desired end <
juggle an account to hide a loss
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2. a. to toss in the manner of a juggler b. to hold or balance precariously 3. to handle or deal with usually several things (as obligations) at one time so as to satisfy often competing requirements <
juggle the responsibilities of family life and full-time job — Jane S. Gould
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II. noun Date: 1664 an act or instance of juggling: a. a trick of magic b. a show of manual dexterity c. an act of manipulation especially to achieve a desired end

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