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rejigger

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verb re·jig·ger \(ˌ)rē-ˈji-gər\

Definition of rejigger

  1. transitive verb

  2. :  alter, rearrange

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Examples of rejigger in a Sentence

  1. The TV network is rejiggering its schedule.

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Origin and Etymology of rejigger

re- + 2jigger

REJIGGER Defined for English Language Learners

rejigger

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Definition of rejigger for English Language Learners

  • : to change or adjust (something)

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