jigger

/ˈdʒɪɡər/
verb
  1. To manipulate or adjust something in a clever or tricky way; to rig.
    • She jiggered the lock with a paperclip to open the door.
    • He jiggered the antenna to get a better signal on the radio.
    • They jiggered the schedule to fit in an extra meeting.
Synonyms
noun
  1. A small measuring cup used for pouring alcohol, typically holding 1.5 ounces.
    • She poured exactly one jigger of rum into the mixing glass.
    • A jigger helps you make drinks with the right amount of alcohol.
    • The bartender used a jigger to measure the whiskey for the cocktail.
  2. A small device or tool used for various purposes, such as a type of fishing lure or a tool for shaping pottery.
    • The potter used a jigger to shape the clay bowl evenly.
    • This jigger helps you make consistent pieces on the pottery wheel.
    • He attached a shiny jigger to his fishing line to attract trout.
  3. A small flea or mite that burrows into the skin, causing irritation; a chigger.
    • Jiggers are tiny parasites that can cause intense itching.
    • After hiking in the woods, she had jigger bites on her ankles.
    • Wearing long socks can help protect you from jiggers in tall grass.
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