JIGGER


Meaning of JIGGER in English

1. n.1 Naut. a a small tackle consisting of a double and single block with a rope. b a small sail at the stern. c a small smack having this.

2 sl. a gadget.

3 Golf an iron club with a narrow face.

4 Billiards colloq. a cue-rest.

5 a a measure of spirits etc. b a small glass holding this.

6 a person or thing that jigs.2. n.1 CHIGOE.

2 US CHIGGER 2.

Etymology: corrupt.

Oxford English vocab.      Оксфордский английский словарь.