jigger

noun
UK: /ˈdʒɪɡ.ər/
US: /ˈdʒɪɡ.ɚ/

  1. A small glass or metal cup used for measuring alcohol when making cocktails.

    1. He used a jigger to measure the whiskey.
    2. The bartender carefully poured a jigger of gin into the mixing glass for the martini.

  2. A tool or device; often refers to a measuring device or a component in machinery.

    1. The carpenter used a jigger to help align the wood.
    2. He needed a special jigger to fix the old clock mechanism properly because of the intricate design.

Synonyms

tool measure shot glass gadget adjust manipulate cheat swindle
jigger verb

  1. To manipulate or adjust something, often in a quick or jerky manner.

    1. He jiggered the handle to open it.
    2. She had to jigger the key in the lock to get the door to open smoothly, because it was stuck.

  2. To cheat or swindle someone, often in a minor way.

    1. He jiggered me out of a dollar.
    2. They tried to jigger us on the price of the old car during the transaction.
jigger adverb

  1. Used to emphasize a small quantity or amount of something.

    1. Just a jigger more salt, please.
    2. She added a jigger of sugar to the mixture to enhance the overall sweetness.

Frequently Asked Questions

The word "jigger" in English means: A small glass or metal cup used for measuring alcohol when making cocktails., A tool or device; often refers to a measuring device or a component in machinery..

The phonetic transcription of "jigger" is /ˈdʒɪɡ.ər/ in British English and /ˈdʒɪɡ.ɚ/ in American English. Click the 🔊 button to hear both pronunciations.

Synonyms for "jigger": tool, measure, shot glass, gadget, adjust, manipulate, cheat, swindle.

Example usage of "jigger": "He used a jigger to measure the whiskey.". More examples on the page.