jiggers

[ jig-erz ]

interjection

, Slang.

1. watch out:

   Jiggers! the cops are coming!

Word History and Origins

Origin of jiggers¹

Perhaps jigger, as in jiggered + -s ³

Example Sentences

Since 2010, according to the Argentine government, the navy has chased at least 11 Chinese jiggers out of its waters.

From Los Angeles Times

De Jaen jiggers a handle on top of the gray box, which tilts the glass to and fro.

From Seattle Times

The roar of the mechanical jiggers pulling the catch from the ocean’s depths can be heard hundreds of feet away before you come upon the floating slaughterhouse.

From Seattle Times

Measuring cups double as jiggers; slotted spoons double as strainers.

From New York Times

Victoria Police seized four electric devices, known within the racing circuit as ‘jiggers’ and which are outlawed, at the 2015 Melbourne Cup winner’s stables on Jan. 30.

From Reuters