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Synonyms of jigger

8 similar words

Another word for jigger is pony. Other synonyms of jigger are jolley, jiggermast, thingamajig, alley and doojigger.

Synonyms and similar words for jigger

nounA measure of 1½ fluid ounces (approx. 44 ml) of liquor.

nounA horizontal lathe used in producing flatware.

nounA jiggermast.

  • jiggermastThe fourth-tallest mast on a ship with more than three masts; particularly a full-rigged ship.

nounA placeholder name for any small mechanical device.

  • thingamajigSomething that one does not know the name of.

nounAn alleyway separating the backs of two rows of houses.

nounMore synonyms

nounRail vehicle.

  • handcarA light railroad car propelled by a hand-operated pumping mechanism.
  • speeder

Meaning of jigger

  1. noun A double-ended vessel, generally of stainless steel or other metal, one end of which typically measures 1½ fluid ounces (approx. 44 ml), the other typically 1 fluid ounce (approx. 30 ml).
  2. noun A measure of 1½ fluid ounces (approx. 44 ml) of liquor.
  3. noun A drink of whiskey.

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Questions about synonyms of jigger

What is another word for jigger?
Jigger has 8 synonyms on Word.ws, such as pony, jolley, jiggermast, thingamajig, alley, doojigger, handcar and speeder.
What does jigger mean?
Jigger means a double-ended vessel, generally of stainless steel or other metal, one end of which typically measures 1½ fluid ounces (approx. 44 ml), the other typically 1 fluid ounce (approx. 30 ml).

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