Jigger (Noun)
Meaning 1
A small glass adequate to hold a single swallow of whiskey.
Classification
Nouns denoting man-made objects.
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Meaning 2
Any small mast on a sailing vessel; especially the mizzenmast of a yawl.
Classification
Nouns denoting man-made objects.
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Meaning 3
Larval mite that sucks the blood of vertebrates including human beings causing intense irritation.
Classification
Nouns denoting animals.
Examples
- The chigger, also known as a jigger, is a common pest that infests humans and animals during the summer months.
- After spending the day outdoors, she discovered a jigger had attached itself to her ankle and was feeding on her blood.
- Jiggers are typically found in grassy or wooded areas and can be picked up by humans who brush against infested vegetation.
- The intense itching caused by a jigger bite can be relieved with calamine lotion or hydrocortisone cream.
- A jigger's saliva contains an anticoagulant that prevents the host's blood from clotting, allowing the parasite to feed for several days.