jigger
Jigger (noun) means a small measuring cup used by bartenders to pour a precise amount of liquor, typically 1 to 1.5 fluid ounces. Example: “The bartender used a jigger to measure the vodka exactly.”
How to use jigger
Learner’s notesIn plain EnglishMost commonly the small metal cup bartenders use to measure spirits.
Word forms
jiggered past tense, jiggered past tense, jiggers plural, jiggers plural, jiggers singular, jiggers singular
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The bartender used a _____ to measure the vodka exactly.
Etymology
From "jig" plus the agent suffix "-er."
Synonyms
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Rhymes for jigger
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What does “jigger” mean?
The word “jigger” means a small measuring cup used by bartenders to pour a precise amount of liquor, typically 1 to 1.5 fluid ounces. In plain terms, most commonly the small metal cup bartenders use to measure spirits.
How do you pronounce “jigger”?
“Jigger” is pronounced JIH-guh (/ˈd͡ʒɪɡɚ/ in IPA).
How do you use “jigger” in a sentence?
Here is “jigger” used in a sentence: “The bartender used a jigger to measure the vodka exactly.”
What is another word for “jigger”?
Words with a similar meaning to “jigger” include doojigger, handcar and speeder.
What part of speech is “jigger”?
“Jigger” is a noun.
How many meanings does “jigger” have?
“Jigger” has 2 distinct senses listed in this dictionary. The most common is: a small measuring cup used by bartenders to pour a precise amount of liquor, typically 1 to 1.5 fluid ounces.