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Synonyms for jiggering


Grammar : Verb
Spell : jig-er
Phonetic Transcription : ˈdʒɪg ər

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Définition of jiggering

Origin :
  • "1.5-ounce shot glass," 1836, American English, in early use also of the drink itself, from jigger "illicit distillery" (1824), of unknown origin; or else perhaps from jigger, a 1756 alteration of chigger "tiny mite or flea." As a name for various appliances, the word is attested by 1825, from jig.
  • As in jiggle : verb bounce up and down
Example sentences :
  • No, this was not a "jiggering" fish; but he was a pretty lively customer, for all that, as they were soon to find out.
  • Extract from : « Prince Fortunatus » by William Black

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