Meaning

The horizontal timber of a scaffolding; a ledger..

Definitions by Sense

1. The horizontal timber of a scaffolding; a ledger.
2. A simply supported plank over a stream used as a footbridge.
3. A nether millstone.
4. A coverlet for a bed.
5. (slang) A freeloader or hanger-on, especially in the music or entertainment industry.
6. A kelt (“thin, recently spawned salmon”).
7. (fishing) A baited fishing line attached to a float, for night fishing, etc.
8. (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.

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

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

Word Forms

• liggers
• liggar

Synonyms for ligger

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When Should You Use Ligger?

Use ligger when its meaning, tone and grammar fit the full sentence. A synonym is not always a direct replacement.

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