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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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Here is what these gadgets claim to do and what gastroenterologists say about trusting the results.

— Hanna Wickes, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 27 Aug. 2026
But this year’s keynote will be about more than just new gadgets.

— Lisa Eadicicco, CNN Money, 26 Aug. 2026

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The continent's sweltering summer has meanwhile boosted demand for air conditioning and other energy-hungry appliances at a time when demand for gas, widely used for Europe's heating and cooking needs, naturally falls.

— Jenni Reid, CNBC, 27 Aug. 2026
Though your home may have its share of appliances, mail, mugs, or anything else that lives on your countertops daily, they should be removed before listing.

— Ashlyn Needham, Southern Living, 27 Aug. 2026

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