jig·ger
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Definition of jigger
(Entry 1 of 3)
1
: a measure used in mixing drinks that usually holds 1 to 2 ounces (30 to 60 milliliters)
2
: one that jigs or operates a jig
3
: any of several sails
4
: jig sense 3a
jigger
verb
jiggered; jiggering; jiggers
Definition of jigger (Entry 2 of 3)
: to jerk up and down
: to alter or rearrange especially by manipulating
jigger an election district
jigger
noun (2)Definition of jigger (Entry 3 of 3)
1
: chigger sense 2
Synonyms for jigger
Synonyms: Noun (1)
- appliance,
- contraption,
- contrivance,
- gadget,
- gimmick,
- gizmo
- (also gismo),
- widget
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“Jigger.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/jigger. Accessed 14 May. 2021.
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jigger
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jig·ger
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Medical Definition of jigger
: chigger
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The first known use of jigger was in 1675
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