jactitate

/ˈdʒaktɪteɪt/

Etymology

First attested in 1822; borrowed from Latin iactitātus, perfect passive participle of iactitō, see -ate (verb-forming suffix).

jactitate means To move about restlessly. Lexicurio rates it Sui generis — a strength score of 89 out of 100.

verb

To move about restlessly.“The ass is lying on its side, ribs heaving, forelegs jactitating.”