1. a small measuring cup used for alcoholic drinks, typically holding 1.5 ounces
2. a small mechanical device or gadget
Usage: informal
3. a tiny parasitic mite that burrows into the skin
Usage: also called chigger

1. to move or shake with quick, jerky motions
Usage: informal
2. to rearrange or manipulate something
Usage: informal

Examples

• The bartender used a jigger to measure the whiskey.
• He poured exactly one jigger of rum into the cocktail.
• What’s that little jigger on your desk?
• The jiggers were so bad we couldn’t go hiking.
• She jiggered the antenna until the signal improved.
• Don’t jigger with the settings on my computer.
• The fishing line jiggered in the water.
• He jiggered the handle to get the door open.