.effect( effect [, options ] [, duration ] [, complete ] )Returns: jQuery

Description: Apply an animation effect to an element.

The .effect() method applies a named animation effect to an element. Many effects also support a show or hide mode, which can be accomplished with the .show(), .hide(), and .toggle() methods.

Example:

Apply the bounce effect to a div.

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<!doctype html>
<html lang="en">
<head>
<meta charset="utf-8">
<title>effect demo</title>
<link rel="stylesheet" href="http://code.jquery.com/ui/1.10.3/themes/smoothness/jquery-ui.css">
<style>
div {
width: 100px;
height: 100px;
background: #ccc;
border: 1px solid #000;
}
</style>
<script src="http://code.jquery.com/jquery-1.9.1.js"></script>
<script src="http://code.jquery.com/ui/1.10.3/jquery-ui.js"></script>
</head>
<body>
<p>Click anywhere to apply the effect.</p>
<div></div>
<script>
$( document ).click(function() {
$( "div" ).effect( "bounce", "slow" );
});
</script>
</body>
</html>

Demo: