jigger

(jig′ər)

noun

☆ chigger

noun

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
any device or contraption whose name does not occur to one; gadget
jig ()
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.
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

See jigger in American Heritage Dictionary 4

noun

A person who jigs or operates a jig.
a. A small measure for liquor, usually holding 1 ¹/₂ ounces.
b. This amount of liquor.
A device, such as a drill, that operates with a jerking or jolting motion.
Nautical
a. A light all-purpose tackle.
b. A small sail set in the stern of a yawl or similar boat.
c. A boat having such a sail.
d. A jigger mast.
Informal An article or a device, the name of which eludes one.