zangolotear

Senses

1. 1.

   to shake; to jiggle

   to move something back and forth or up and down with rapid, vigorous motions

2. 2.

   to jostle; to knock around

   to push, bump, or handle someone or something roughly

Examples

• "El niño zangoloteaba el juguete sin parar."

  The child shook the toy nonstop.

• "Le zangolotearon en el autobús durante la hora punta."

  They jostled him around on the bus during rush hour.

• "No zangolotees la mesa, que está a punto de caerse."

  Don't shake the table; it's about to fall over.

Usage

Informal and colloquial, primarily used in Spain. Often carries a sense of roughness or carelessness in the action. Common in everyday speech and children's contexts.