jigger

Example Sentences

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“Billy, do me a favor and bring us a couple of jiggers,” she said in his ear.

From Literature

Even though her story was peculiar, by jiggers, it amazed me, and it might even get me to Colorado.

From Literature

All 29 of the men on the Chinese jigger were rescued from the water that day.

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

In October 2015, for example, the Chinese crew on a squid jigger called the Ningtai 89 went on strike after the ship owner tried to pay lower wages than he originally promised.

From Los Angeles Times