JIGGER
15
Definition
Pronunciation: //ˈd͡ʒɪɡɚ//
noun
- (US) 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)."A good jigger will have a well formed lip that will pour a clean stream into the cocktail shaker or glass."
- (US) A measure of 1½ fluid ounces (approx. 44 ml) of liquor."“People are so dam’ sensitive about colour around here that you can’t even ask a barman for a jigger of rum. You have to ask for a jegro.”"
- (US, slang) A drink of whiskey.
- (mining) The sieve used in sorting or separating ore.
verb
- (transitive) To alter or adjust, particularly in ways not originally intended."You'll have to jigger it from the original specifications to get it to work."
- (pottery, transitive) To use a jigger.
- (transitive) To move, send, or drive with a jerk; to jerk; also, to drive or send over with a jerk, as a golf ball."He could jigger the ball o'er a steeple tall as most men would jigger a cop."
noun
- (slang, archaic) A prison; a jail cell."According to a disciplinary notice, a correctional officer saw a "jigger string" coming from cell H-2 to Harper's cell. A jigger string is used to move objects between cells."
- (dialect, Liverpool, dated) An alleyway separating the backs of two rows of houses.""It's jus' through this jigger and round the back of the next block." She hurried through the alleyway in front of me; the pressing back-yard walls prevented anything more than single file."
- (slang, euphemistic, dated) The penis."Well, they saw a little boy on the street and his penis was hanging out and they said his "jigger" was hanging out, and I said, "Well, maybe his mother didn't tell him differently.""
- (slang, euphemistic) A vagina."A tiny pulse from Lisette's thigh beat under my ear: stroke, stroke, stroke. I contemplated the thick red bush of her jigger, so close to my face."
verb
- (slang, obsolete) To imprison."...offering to swear an alibi for the prisoner [...] to ensure an acquittal. Terms: £50 for value received. No pay if jiggered."
- (slang, archaic) To confound; to damn."jigger me, but I think you be turning jest into earnest,"
Source: Kaikki
Word Details
- Length
- 6 letters
- Scrabble Points
- 15 points
- Words With Friends Points
- 19 points
Word Games
- Scrabble US/Canada (OTCWL)
- Yes
- Scrabble UK (SOWPODS)
- Yes
- Wordle
- No
- Words With Friends
- Yes
How many Scrabble points is the word 'JIGGER'?
The word JIGGER is worth 15 points in Scrabble.
J8
I1
G2
G2
E1
R1
Total: 15 points
How many Words With Friends points is the word 'JIGGER'?
The word JIGGER is worth 19 points in Words With Friends.
J10
I1
G3
G3
E1
R1
Total: 19 points
What's the difference between Scrabble and Words With Friends points?
While many letters share the same point values, there are several key differences between Scrabble and Words With Friends point values:
- B, C, M, P: Worth 3 points in Scrabble, but 4 points in Words With Friends
- H, Y: Worth 4 points in Scrabble, but 3 points in Words With Friends
- L, N, U: Worth 1 point in Scrabble, but 2 points in Words With Friends
- V: Worth 4 points in Scrabble, but 5 points in Words With Friends
- J: Worth 8 points in Scrabble, but 10 points in Words With Friends
Note: These are base letter values. Actual game scores also depend on bonus squares (Double/Triple Letter/Word) and board placement, which differ between the two games. See the complete Scrabble point values and Words With Friends point values for full reference.