jigger

noun

ˈji-gər How to pronounce jigger (audio)
Definition of jiggernext
as in gadget
an interesting and often novel device with a practical use a kitchen store filled with neat little jiggers that you didn't know you needed

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Recent Examples of jigger The high-style, stainless steel set includes a shimmering and hefty shaker, lengthy spoon, strainer, and jigger — each crowned with a single chic, regal (and yes, stripey) bee. — Gretta Monahan, Boston Herald, 14 Nov. 2024 In addition to the shaker, the set comes with a matching cocktail stirrer, double-sided jigger, and strainer. — Megan Schaltegger, People.com, 7 Dec. 2024 The set even comes with a jigger to mimic a bartending experience. — Andrew Watman, WIRED, 5 Dec. 2024 The set consists of a shaker, bar spoon, corkscrew, muddler, strainer, double jigger, measuring cup, stoppers, bottle pourers, brushes, tongs, ice stones and a bamboo stand. — Nora Colomer, Fox News, 4 Dec. 2023 See All Example Sentences for jigger
Recent Examples of Synonyms for jigger
  1. gadget
  2. tool
  3. contraption
Noun
  • With a 30% discount right now, this is a neat gadget for anyone who loves to scrapbook, create photo books, or preserve treasured memories.
    — Cierra Cowan, PC Magazine, 4 Apr. 2025
  • Consumers are no longer satisfied with connected home gadgets that operate in silos or require a patchwork of apps and hubs.
    — Michael De Nil, Forbes.com, 31 Mar. 2025
Definition of gadget
Noun
  • Such tools could save people time and energy in everyday tasks while aiding with fields like medical research.
    — Clare Duffy, CNN Money, 2 Apr. 2025
  • Customers can use the store locator tool to confirm hours for their local restaurant.
    — Gabe Hauari, USA Today, 2 Apr. 2025
Definition of tool
Noun
  • Not some simple planks and nails contraption affixed to a low branch, mind you.
    — Marco della Cava, USA Today, 2 Apr. 2025
  • Back at the Dutton ranch, Jacob and Jack (Darren Man) are assembling some sort of contraption that could pass for a torture tool.
    — Matt Cabral, EW.com, 16 Mar. 2025
Definition of contraption

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