Phrase guide

contact juggling

noun · 1 senses · updated from the 2026-07-25 local source snapshot

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noun

Meaning 1

The art of moving a ball or balls over one's body by rolling them, with very few throws.

Definition source: English Wiktionary via Wiktextract

Usage: uncountable

Topics: arts, hobbies, juggling, lifestyle, performing-arts, sports

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History

Etymology

Coined by James Ernest in a book of the same name.

Across languages

Translations

3 source translations are retained for this English entry.

  • French: jonglerie de contact — The art of moving a single ball or multiple balls, as by rolling or spinning
  • German: Kontaktjonglage — The art of moving a single ball or multiple balls, as by rolling or spinning
  • Spanish: malabares de contacto — The art of moving a single ball or multiple balls, as by rolling or spinning