jigger

¹jig·ger

noun \ˈji-gər\

Definition of JIGGER

1

: one that jigs or operates a jig

2

: any of several sails

3

: jig 3a

4

a (1) : a mechanical device usually with a jerky reciprocating motion (2) : a mold or a machine incorporating a revolving mold on which ceramic items (as plates) are formed

b : gadget, doodad

5

: a measure used in mixing drinks that usually holds 1 to 2 ounces (30 to 60 milliliters)

First Known Use of JIGGER

1675

Rhymes with JIGGER

chigger, digger, rigger, rigor, snigger, swigger, trigger, vigor

²jigger

noun

Definition of JIGGER

: chigger

Origin of JIGGER

perhaps from Wolof jiga insect

First Known Use: 1781

Rhymes with JIGGER

snigger, swigger, trigger

³jigger

verb

Definition of JIGGER

intransitive verb

: to jerk up and down

transitive verb

: to alter or rearrange especially by manipulating <jigger an election district>

Origin of JIGGER

frequentative of ²jig

First Known Use: 1867

jig·ger

noun \ˈjig-ər\   (Medical Dictionary)

Medical Definition of JIGGER

: chigger