jiggered

American

[jig-erd] / ˈdʒɪg ərd /

adjective

Informal.

confounded; damned.

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

jiggered British

/ ˈdʒɪɡəd /

adjective

informal damned; blowed

I'm jiggered if he'll get away with it
dialect (sometimes foll by up) tired out

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Etymology

Origin of jiggered

1830–40; perhaps jigger ³ + -ed ²

Example Sentences

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Admirable sentiments, even if Arsenal's Jiggered Cup history – seven goals in six games at Highbury or the Emirates when the home leg has been first – suggests a different approach.

From The Guardian • Mar. 31, 2010

Jiggered if what Rob says isn't so, boys," he called out; "because I've got my finger all the way through the hole right now!

From The Boy Scouts Under Fire in Mexico by Payton, Lieut. Howard

"Jiggered if I know," spoke Jimsy; "can't you or Roy think of anything?"

From The Girl Aviators' Motor Butterfly by Burnham, Margaret

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