rejigger

[ ree-jig-er ]

verb (used with object)

, Informal.

1. to change or rearrange in a new or different way, especially by the use of techniques not always considered ethical.

Word History and Origins

Origin of rejigger¹

First recorded in 1940–45; re- + jigger ¹

Example Sentences

There is already so much planned for “day one” of a potential Trump presidency that Trump will have to issue an additional executive order rejiggering the calendar to fit everything in.

From Salon

The request would have created a complex funding structure and rejiggered the rules of funding for the group.

From Los Angeles Times

The rejiggering comes at a time of significant change at CBS.

From Los Angeles Times

Organizations representing patients and other interest groups are likely to resist any rejiggering of NIH’s 27 institutes and centers.

From Science Magazine

He said Starbucks is rolling out new measures to reduce wait times and cut down on unfinished orders, including a plan to rejigger drink assembly to save workers time.

From Seattle Times