jiggers

plural of jigger

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Recent Examples of jiggers The Mitt left my little glass prep bowls, mini tongs, jiggers, measuring spoons, and thermometer probes sparkling clean. Kelsey Jane Youngman, Bon Appetit Magazine, 13 Mar. 2026 Inspired by the classic cocktail, a generous splash of olive juice gives the buttery sauce a bright, briny bite, while a couple jiggers of vodka or gin adds subtle depth rather than boozy heat. Maggie Meyer Glisan, Better Homes & Gardens, 4 Feb. 2026 Cleaning Bar Tools Beyond Glassware For other types of bar tools like shakers, jiggers, pour spouts, and metal utensils, rinse thoroughly after use and wash with a mild detergent. Katie Rosenhouse, Southern Living, 26 Sep. 2025
Recent Examples of Synonyms for jiggers
Noun
  • OpenAI is working on a family of hardware gadgets, President Greg Brockman told reporters on Thursday.
    Lisa Eadicicco, CNN Money, 26 July 2026
  • From warm-weather staples and household essentials to clever storage solutions and kitchen gadgets, there’s no shortage of deals to shop.
    Toni Sutton, PEOPLE, 26 July 2026
Noun
  • While Wyscout is the industry leader for video scouting tools in football, Eyeball has, since forming in 2020, established itself as the youth football equivalent across the globe.
    Jordan Campbell, New York Times, 22 July 2026
  • In biology, for example, AI has compressed years of scientific labor into tools that can be shared across the world.
    Belonging Forum, Forbes.com, 22 July 2026
Noun
  • Electronics and small appliances contain chemicals such as lead and mercury that could contaminate landfill soil and groundwater.
    Nafeesah Allen, Better Homes & Gardens, 31 July 2026
  • Veronika Kandusova, global insight manager for consumer appliances at Euromonitor International, expects that proportion to increase alongside global temperatures.
    Stephanie Yang, CNN Money, 30 July 2026

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“Jiggers.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/jiggers. Accessed 2 Aug. 2026.

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