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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  • When pouring liquid from one container to another and your hand is shaking so you spill the liquid.

    July 31, 2008

  • Such an endearing word. :-)

    July 31, 2008

  • Is it pronounced like gerbil? Because that's another endearing word.

    July 31, 2008

  • True. :-)

    July 31, 2008