jigger
1 of 3noun (1)
jig·ger ˈji-gər 
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
5
a(1)
: a mechanical device usually with a jerky reciprocating motion
(2)
: a mold or a machine incorporating a revolving mold on which ceramic items (such as plates) are formed
b
: gadget, doodad
jigger
2 of 3verb
jiggered; jiggering; jiggers
intransitive verb
: to jerk up and down
transitive verb
: to alter or rearrange especially by manipulating
jigger an election district
jigger
3 of 3noun (2)
1
: chigger sense 2
2
or less commonly jigger flea : chigoe sense 1
Synonyms
Noun (1)
- appliance
- contraption
- contrivance
- gadget
- gimmick
- gizmo
- gismo
- widget
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Word History
Etymology
Verb
frequentative of jig entry 2
Noun (2)
perhaps from Wolof jiga insect
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
Phrases Containing jigger
Medical Definition
jigger
noun
jig·ger ˈjig-ər
: chigger
jigger
noun
as in gadget
an interesting and often novel device with a practical use a kitchen store filled with neat little jiggers that you didn't know you needed Synonyms & Similar Words
Relevance
- gadget
- contraption
- tool
- gizmo
- mechanism
- widget
- appliance
- accessory
- contrivance
- gismo
- utensil
- instrument
- gimmick
- innovation
- implement
- trick
- dingus
- thingamajig
- thingamabob
- invention
- doohickey
- ingenuity
- thingummy
- adjunct
- doodad
- hickey
- hootenanny
- accessary
- thingumajig
