Ligger

Quick meaning: Ligger is a noun meaning The horizontal timber of a scaffolding; a ledger.

Meaning

The horizontal timber of a scaffolding; a ledger.

More Meanings

1. A simply supported plank over a stream used as a footbridge.
2. A nether millstone.
3. A coverlet for a bed.
4. A kelt (“thin, recently spawned salmon”).
5. (fishing) A baited fishing line attached to a float, for night fishing, etc.
6. (slang) A freeloader or hanger-on, especially in the music or entertainment industry.
7. (dialectal) One who lies in bed.

Example Sentences

Peaches Geldof may be a top showbiz ligger – but now she’s got a group of her own.

I'm a lone wolf ligger, but I ain't no pretty boy. I'm a backbone shiver and I'm a bundle of joy

The ligger caused a scene when he begged one reveller to find him some gear – and offered sexual favours in return.

Word Forms

• liggers
• liggar

Synonyms for ligger

Depending on context, synonyms include ledger.

Related Words

Related dictionary entries include putlog, ledge, lofting, putlock, joist, lath.

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