M-W for balance.
*interesting use for UK (above)
Main Entry: 1jigΒ·ger
Pronunciation: 'ji-g&r
Function: noun
Date: 1675
1 : one that jigs or operates a jig
2 : any of several sails
3 : JIG 3a
4 a (1) : a mechanical device usually with a jerky reciprocating motion (2) : a mold or a machine incorporating a revolving mold on which ceramic items (as plates) are formed b : GADGET, DOODAD
5 : a measure used in mixing drinks that usually holds 1 to 2 ounces (30 to 60 milliliters)
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jigger1,nounjigger2,nounjigger3,verb
Main Entry: 2jigger
Function: noun
Etymology: perhaps from Wolof jiga insect
Date: 1781
: CHIGGER
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Main Entry: 3jigger
Function: verb
Etymology: frequentative of 2jig
Date: 1867
intransitive senses : to jerk up and down
transitive senses : to alter or rearrange especially by manipulating <jigger an election district>
The bartenders in Vegas don't use a jigger-- they just push a button and hold out their hands for some help.
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Jigger's an otha word for Homie, Normally used in Coastal City Karachi, Pakistan.
wat up jigger! get ur pitbull n lets low ride.
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A kids go cart made from a scaffold plank, some bits of wood (axles), a piece of rope (steering) and a set of pram wheels (preferably 'Silver Cross'). The term was certainly used in the Tottenham area of N.London during the late 60s.
'Look at those old pram wheels. They'd be great for a jigger'.
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A correctional officer or police officer. Often used by inmates when watching for officers. Shooting jiggers means to watch for officers.
Hey get up on the bunk and shoot jiggers.
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A person of Japanese ancestry who displays a strong desire to emulate African American Hip Hop culture and style through "Bling-Bling" fashion and generally accepted "thug life" guiding principles.
Jigger
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A gentile who wishes they were jewish or acts like a jewish person constantly. A jew wannabe
Ian is such a jigger, he keeps on using "Oy Vey" in every sentance he says!
The gentiles who work at Jewish Camps are jiggers because they think by keeping kosher for one meal a day that they are jewish.
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