Jiggered
Definition, Meaning & Examples
Pronunciation /ˈd͡ʒɪɡəd/ · Part of speech adjective
Quick meaning: Jiggered is an adjective meaning (British, euphemistic) Damned.
Meaning
(British, euphemistic) Damned.
More Meanings
- simple past and past participle of jigger
- (slang) Very tired.
- (slang) Broken.
Example Sentences
"Well then," said he, "I'm jiggered if I don't see you home!"
"Well, I'm—I'm jiggered," said Peter, and his voice also sounded queer.
Time stopped tick-tocking, because there was too much moisture in the air and it had interfered with the mechanical workings of dozens of watches and clocks that ended up jiggered, and afterwards, were only fit to be thrown down on the rubbish dump.
Synonyms for jiggered
Depending on context, synonyms include broken, surprised.
Related Words
Related dictionary entries include surprised, pony, jiggermast, chigger, redbug, jiggy.
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