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JIGGER

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There are 8 meanings of the word Jigger.

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Jigger - as a noun

A small glass adequate to hold a single swallow of whiskey

Synonyms (Exact Relations)
ponyshot glass

Any small mast on a sailing vessel; especially the mizzenmast of a yawl

Synonyms (Exact Relations)
jiggermast

Larval mite that sucks the blood of vertebrates including human beings causing intense irritation

Synonyms (Exact Relations)
chiggerharvest miteredbug

Jigger - as a verb

To alter or adjust, particularly in ways not originally intended.

Example: "You'll have to jigger it from the original specifications to get it to work."

To use a jigger.

To move, send, or drive with a jerk; to jerk; also, to drive or send over with a jerk, as a golf ball.

To imprison.

To confound; to damn.

Example Sentences

"He used a jigger to measure the ingredients for the cocktail."
"The bartender quickly grabbed a jigger to pour the perfect amount of liquor."
"I can't find the jigger, so I'll have to estimate the measurements."
"She skillfully balanced the jigger on her fingertip."
"The jigger slipped from his hand and shattered on the floor."
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Word Game Points

Is JIGGER a valid Scrabble word?
Yes, jigger is valid for both Scrabble US and EU
US/CA Valid UK/EU Valid

JIGGER has a SCRABBLE points total of 15.

Is JIGGER a valid Words With Friends word?
Yes, jigger is valid for Words With Friends
Valid Word
JIGGER has a WORDS WITH FRIENDS points total of 19.

Is JIGGER a valid WordFeud word?
Yes, jigger is valid for WordFeud
Valid Word
JIGGER has a WORDFEUD points total of 19.

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