Jigger

Jigger

JIG-er ˈdʒɪɡər
Noun

1. A girocheque. 2. A back alleyway.

Example Sentences

"Down the jigger."
"Waiting for me jigger."

Etymology & History

Scouse dual meaning: giro benefit cheque or back alley. Jigger for alley from Liverpool architecture.

Word Details

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Region
Liverpool
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Era
1900s
Language
none
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Formality
neutral

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