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
jiggered; jiggering; jiggers
: to jerk up and down
: to alter or rearrange especially by manipulating
jigger an election district
1
2
or less commonly jigger flea
: chigoe sense 1
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Southern Living Editors, Southern Living, 30 Oct. 2023
The stainless steel set also includes a measuring jigger, corkscrew, liquor pour spouts, and even a cocktail recipe book so your favorite couple can find a new cocktail for happy hour.
—Brittany Vanderbill, Better Homes & Gardens, 23 Aug. 2023
The double-sided jigger lists milliliters and centiliters to precisely measure liquids for metric and imperial drink recipes.
—Belle Duchene, Better Homes & Gardens, 14 Aug. 2023
Become a pro bartender with this stylish gold and marble cocktail set that includes two stirring spoons, a strainer, and a jigger for 31 percent off.
—Lauren Taylor, Southern Living, 20 July 2023
In the set is a jigger, Julep strainer, mixing glass, bar spoon, shaker, Hawthorn strainer and two gorgeous vintage-style cocktail coupes.
—Aly Walansky, Forbes, 24 May 2021
Invest in a silver cup, a Lewis ice-crushing mallet and bag, a jigger, and a good bar spoon.
—Maggie Menderski, The Courier-Journal, 10 Apr. 2023
Dubbed the ‘original tastemaker,’ Tom Bullock’s is a brand that makes a stainless steel essential set that includes a shaker, stirrer spoon, ice tongs, strainer and jigger.
—Jacorey Moon, Good Housekeeping, 29 Aug. 2022
The nine-piece set includes a tray and ice bucket, plus a tool stand for the cocktail strainer, ice tongs, bottle opener, knife, and jigger.
—Kevin Cortez, Popular Mechanics, 9 Dec. 2022
Kyle Mizokami, Popular Mechanics, 8 Dec. 2020
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Noun
Whiskey connoisseurs will have highball glasses and decanters, while the mixologist may have several shakers, jiggers, and cocktail spoons.
—Southern Living Editors, Southern Living, 30 Oct. 2023
The stainless steel set also includes a measuring jigger, corkscrew, liquor pour spouts, and even a cocktail recipe book so your favorite couple can find a new cocktail for happy hour.
—Brittany Vanderbill, Better Homes & Gardens, 23 Aug. 2023
The double-sided jigger lists milliliters and centiliters to precisely measure liquids for metric and imperial drink recipes.
—Belle Duchene, Better Homes & Gardens, 14 Aug. 2023
Become a pro bartender with this stylish gold and marble cocktail set that includes two stirring spoons, a strainer, and a jigger for 31 percent off.
—Lauren Taylor, Southern Living, 20 July 2023
In the set is a jigger, Julep strainer, mixing glass, bar spoon, shaker, Hawthorn strainer and two gorgeous vintage-style cocktail coupes.
—Aly Walansky, Forbes, 24 May 2021
Invest in a silver cup, a Lewis ice-crushing mallet and bag, a jigger, and a good bar spoon.
—Maggie Menderski, The Courier-Journal, 10 Apr. 2023
Dubbed the ‘original tastemaker,’ Tom Bullock’s is a brand that makes a stainless steel essential set that includes a shaker, stirrer spoon, ice tongs, strainer and jigger.
—Jacorey Moon, Good Housekeeping, 29 Aug. 2022
The nine-piece set includes a tray and ice bucket, plus a tool stand for the cocktail strainer, ice tongs, bottle opener, knife, and jigger.
—Kevin Cortez, Popular Mechanics, 9 Dec. 2022
Verb
In addition to the A-10, Congress allowed the Air Force to jigger the B-1 bomber fleet.
—Kyle Mizokami, Popular Mechanics, 8 Dec. 2020
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Word History
First Known Use
Noun (1)
1675, in the meaning defined at sense 2
Verb
1867, in the meaning defined at intransitive sense
Noun (2)
1756, in the meaning defined at sense 2
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