jigamaree

noun

jig·​a·​ma·​ree

ˈjigəməˌrē

plural -s

slang

: something (as a device or contrivance) felt to be too fanciful, difficult, or small in value to designate accurately

Word History

Etymology

jig entry 1 + -amaree, of unknown origin

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