jiggered

American  

[jig-erd] / ˈdʒɪg ərd /

adjective

Informal.

1. confounded; damned.

   I'm jiggered if I know what that sign means.

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jiggered British  

/ ˈdʒɪɡəd /

adjective

1. informal damned; blowed

   I'm jiggered if he'll get away with it

2. dialect (sometimes foll by up) tired out

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Etymology

Origin of jiggered

1830–40; perhaps jigger ³ + -ed ²

Example Sentences

It’s possible a hard landing by the Yakima jiggered it free, but it’s also possible the damage to the dock was only caused after the anchor dropped.

From Seattle Times

“Well, then,” said he, “I’m jiggered if I don’t see you home!”

From Literature

George Russell’s brakes might be jiggered; he’s parked up on the side of the track waiting for assistance.

From The Guardian

In it, the majesty sounds jiggered for eternity.

From Los Angeles Times

Those handful of chords implied multitudes as they were jiggered, pulled apart and put back together again.

From Los Angeles Times