jigger Synonyms
Another word for jigger
• noun (Context 1)
A small, often double-ended conical cup or vessel used by bartenders to measure shots of liquor, typically holding 1.5 fluid ounces (about 44 milliliters).
"The bartender used a stainless steel pony to measure out equal parts of gin and vermouth."
• verb (Context 2)
To rearrange, manipulate, or tamper with something, often in an improvised, clever, or slightly dishonest manner in order to achieve a desired result.
"The technician had to rig the wiring just to get the old projector running for the presentation."
• noun (Context 3)
A minute parasitic tropical flea (Tunga penetrans, family Tungidae) native to Central and South America, whose fertilized females burrow into the skin of humans and other mammals, causing intense itching and inflammation; also applied loosely to the harvest mite or chigger.
"Walkers on tropical beaches are advised to wear shoes to prevent a chigoe from burrowing into their feet."
• noun (Context 4)
An unspecified gadget, contraption, or small mechanical device whose exact name is forgotten or unknown.
"Hand me that little metal doohickey on the workbench so I can pry open the lid."