Thesaurus results for JIGGERS

jiggers

noun

plural of jigger

as in gadgets

an interesting and often novel device with a practical use a kitchen store filled with neat little jiggers that you didn't know you needed

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Recent Examples of jiggers The Mitt left my little glass prep bowls, mini tongs, jiggers, measuring spoons, and thermometer probes sparkling clean. — Kelsey Jane Youngman, Bon Appetit Magazine, 13 Mar. 2026 Inspired by the classic cocktail, a generous splash of olive juice gives the buttery sauce a bright, briny bite, while a couple jiggers of vodka or gin adds subtle depth rather than boozy heat. — Maggie Meyer Glisan, Better Homes & Gardens, 4 Feb. 2026 Cleaning Bar Tools Beyond Glassware For other types of bar tools like shakers, jiggers, pour spouts, and metal utensils, rinse thoroughly after use and wash with a mild detergent. — Katie Rosenhouse, Southern Living, 26 Sep. 2025

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David Paul Morris | Bloomberg | Getty Images Chris Thomas is all-in on AI gadgets.

— MacKenzie Sigalos,Annie Palmer, CNBC, 18 Oct. 2026
Dutch hardware brand Fairphone has been remedying this for a few years now, with its line of gadgets that are designed to be repaired and used for years longer than usual.

— New Atlas, New Atlas, 17 Oct. 2026

Definition of gadgets

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These tools can support both dynamic and personalized pricing.

— Arkansas Online, Arkansas Online, 19 Oct. 2026
Those tools include apps that allow individuals to receive cash in between paychecks and are costing them hundreds of dollars each year in fees, according to a recent report.

— Sasha Rogelberg, Fortune, 18 Oct. 2026

Definition of tools

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That’s pragmatic because legacy systems, network appliances, third-party software and cloud services will migrate at different speeds.

— Scott Alldridge, Forbes.com, 16 Oct. 2026
Inside the structure were modern, clean energy appliances that promise a healthier, more comfortable, and climate-friendly home.

— Molly McCrea, CBS News, 16 Oct. 2026

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