Jigger - Meaning, Definition & English Examples
Definition:
A small device or measure, often used for alcohol or as a tool in various trades.
Synonyms:
measure, gadget, device, tool, implement
Part of Speech:
noun, verb
Antonyms:
large container, whole bottle, disassemble
Common Collocations:
jigger measure, bartender’s jigger, fishing jigger, jigger of whiskey
Derivatives:
jiggered, jiggering
Usage Tips:
Use "jigger" to refer to a small measuring tool or device; avoid confusion with informal slang meanings.
Common Phrases:
by the jigger, jiggered if I know, a jigger of rum
Etymology:
Likely derived from "chigoe," a flea; evolved to mean small tools or measures in the 19th century.
Examples:
- 1. She poured a jigger of whiskey into the glass.
- 2. The bartender used a jigger to measure the cocktail ingredients precisely.
- 3. He fixed the machine with a small jigger from his toolbox.
- 4. A fishing jigger helps lure fish with its up-and-down motion.