jiggered

[ˈdʒɪɡəd]

jiggered Definition

  • 1exhausted or broken
  • 2damaged or ruined

Using jiggered: Examples

Take a moment to familiarize yourself with how "jiggered" can be used in various situations through the following examples!

  • Example

    After running a marathon, I was completely jiggered.

  • Example

    The machine is jiggered and needs to be repaired.

  • Example

    I'm afraid the vase got jiggered during shipping.

jiggered Synonyms and Antonyms

Synonyms for jiggered

Origins of jiggered

origin uncertain, possibly from the word 'jig', meaning to move up and down quickly

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Summary: jiggered in Brief

'Jiggered' [ˈdʒɪɡəd] is an adjective that describes exhaustion or damage. It can be used to describe physical or mechanical states, as in 'After running a marathon, I was completely jiggered,' or 'The machine is jiggered and needs to be repaired.' 'Jiggered' is informal and has similar meanings to 'knackered' and 'buggered.'