jigger Hear it!

jigger¹ Definition

jig·ger (jigər)

noun

chigger

jigger² Definition

jig·ger (jigər)

noun

  1. a person who jigs
    1. a small cup or glass used to measure liquor, containing usually 1 fluid ounces
    2. the quantity of liquor in a jigger
  2. any device or contraption whose name does not occur to one; gadget
  3. jig ()
  4. Mech.
    1. any of several devices that operate with a jerky, reciprocating motion
    2. a device used in making ceramic ware that consists of a rotating molded plaster form that shapes clay into a number of identical plates, bowls, etc.
  5. Naut.
    1. a small tackle, as for hoisting
    2. the smaller, aftermost sail of a yawl or ketch
    3. jiggermast

transitive verb

to adjust, alter, rearrange, or manipulate to jigger the financial records

jigger Usage Examples

Converse of object

  • include: Features include a detachable jigger for easy cleaning, and a neon blue backlight for the LCD display for use at night.

Modifies a noun

  • factor: Since mountain heights refer to local sea level, a jigger factor, N, must be added to the basic ellipsoid radius.
  • back: LOCAL FOOTBALL: Jigger back... FOOTBALL: Fenmen urged to g. .

Browse dictionary entries near jigger

  1. jig
  2. jiffy
  3. Jidda
  4. jicama
  5. JIBOR
  6. jibe
  7. jib boom
  8. jib
  9. Jiangxi
  10. Jiangsu
  1. jiggermast
  2. jiggery-pokery
  3. jiggle
  4. jiggly
  5. jigsaw
  6. jigsaw puzzle
  7. jihad
  8. Jilin
  9. Jill
  10. jillion