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jiggered

The correct spelling is jiggered.

How to pronounce jiggered

/ˈdʒɪɡəd/
verb

IPA: /ˈdʒɪɡəd/

Say it like: Jig-jer-ed

The correct spelling is jiggered. To alter or adjust, particularly in ways not originally intended. For example: "You'll have to jigger it from the original specifications to get it to work."

Usage Examples

You'll have to jigger it from the original specifications to get it to work.

Meanings

verb

  1. 1.To alter or adjust, particularly in ways not originally intended.
  2. 2.To use a jigger.
  3. 3.To move, send, or drive with a jerk; to jerk; also, to drive or send over with a jerk, as a golf ball.
  4. 4.To imprison.
  5. 5.To confound; to damn.

adjective

  1. 1.Very tired.
  2. 2.Broken.
  3. 3.Damned, in the sense of "I'll be damned if...", expressing utter certainty.

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