jigger

Meanings

• noun

  A small measuring cup or spoon used in cooking and baking.

  - "Use a jigger to measure the liquor for your cocktail."
  - "In baking, a jigger is used to measure out exact quantities of ingredients."

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Pronunciation

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Synonyms

pony , jiggermast , doojigger , thingamajig , jolley , handcar , speeder , jolley

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Rhymes

Words rhyming with jigger
figger , quigger , higger

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Variants

List of all variants of jigger that leads to same result
jigger , jiggers , jiggered , jiggering , jigger flea , jigger fleas

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Etymology

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Originally derived from the Tamil word 'chakram' meaning a circular instrument.

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Trivia

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1. The term 'jigger' is also used in the context of traditional sailing ships to refer to a type of wooden block and tackle.

2. In the early days of aviation, a jigger was a type of aircraft landing gear.

3. The term 'jigger' is also used in the context of traditional Scottish dance, where it refers to a type of footwork.

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Related Concepts

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1. Measuring Spoon: A kitchen utensil used for measuring out specific quantities of ingredients.

2. Cocktail: An alcoholic beverage served in a glass, often mixed with various ingredients.

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Culture

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In the maritime industry, a jigger is a type of fishing net used to catch shrimp.

How to Memorize "jigger"

1. visualize
   

   - Imagine a small, round cup or spoon with a handle.

2. associate
   

   - Associate the word 'jigger' with the idea of measuring out precise quantities.

3. mnemonics
   

   - Create a mnemonic by remembering 'Jiggers measure just right'.

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