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Jigger - Meaning, Definition & English Examples

jigger

/ˈdʒɪɡər/ /ˈdʒɪɡə/

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.

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