Jiggered: meaning, definitions and examples
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jiggered
[ ˈdʒɪɡəd ]
slang usage
The term 'jiggered' is primarily used in British slang to describe someone who is tired or exhausted. It can also refer to being emotionally drained or overwhelmed. The word suggests a state of being worn out, both physically and mentally, often after exertion or stress. In some contexts, it could also imply being in a confused or a mixed-up state.
Synonyms
Examples of usage
- I'm absolutely jiggered after that long hike.
- She's been working all week and now feels jiggered.
- After the marathon, he was completely jiggered.
Translations
Translations of the word "jiggered" in other languages:
🇵🇹 atrapalhado
- exausto
- confuso
🇮🇳 थका हुआ
- उलझा हुआ
- परेशान
🇩🇪 verwirrt
- erschöpft
- durcheinander
🇮🇩 bingung
- lelah
- terjebak
🇺🇦 заплутаний
- втомлений
- спантеличений
🇵🇱 zdezorientowany
- zmęczony
- skołowany
🇯🇵 混乱した
- 疲れた
- 困惑した
🇫🇷 déconcerté
- épuisé
- confus
🇪🇸 desconcertado
- cansado
- confundido
🇹🇷 şaşırmış
- yorgun
- karışık
🇰🇷 혼란스러운
- 피곤한
- 막힌
🇸🇦 مرتبك
- متعب
- مشوش
🇨🇿 zmatený
- unavený
- zmatený
🇸🇰 zmätený
- unavený
- zmätený
🇨🇳 困惑的
- 疲惫的
- 复杂的
🇸🇮 zmeden
- utrujen
- zmedeno
🇮🇸 ruglaður
- þreyttur
- ringlaður
🇰🇿 шатасқан
- шаршаған
- қиындықта
🇬🇪 ბოლოს
- დაღლილი
- დაბნეული
🇦🇿 qarışıqlıq
- yorğun
- çaşqın
🇲🇽 confundido
- cansado
- desorientado
Etymology
The word 'jiggered' is believed to have originated in British colloquial speech, with its roots traceable back to the early 20th century. It is thought to derive from the word 'jig', which has various meanings including a lively dance and a term used in fishing. The transition to its current meaning likely emerged in the context of labor and working-class vernacular, where individuals would describe their state after strenuous work or activity. Over time, 'jiggered' has become widely recognized in informal settings to denote extreme fatigue or tiredness. While it can sometimes be used lightheartedly, it often conveys a sense of serious exhaustion, reflecting the cultural attitudes towards work and rest in British society.
Word Frequency Rank
At position #41,249, this word is among the less frequently used terms in English. While interesting to know, it's not crucial for most English learners unless needed for specific purposes.