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The Adobe Flash Player is required in order to view this content. You can get it here: jiggery-pokeryOne entry found. Main Entry: jig·gery–pok·ery Pronunciation: \ˈji-gər-ē-ˈpō-kər-ē\ Function: noun Etymology: probably alteration of Scots joukery-pawkery, from jouk to dodge, cheat + pawk trick, wile Date: circa 1892 : underhanded manipulation or dealings : trickery 
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