rejigger: meaning, definition, pronunciation and examples

Low to medium frequency
UK/riːˈdʒɪɡə/US/rɪˈdʒɪɡɚ/

Informal, colloquial

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Quick answer

What does “rejigger” mean?

To adjust or rearrange something, often in a quick or improvised way.

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Definition

Meaning and Definition

To adjust or rearrange something, often in a quick or improvised way.

To modify or reorganize a system, plan, or object to improve functionality or adapt to new circumstances.

Dialectal Variation

British vs American Usage

Differences

Generally similar in meaning, but 'rejigger' is more commonly used in American English. In British English, 'rejig' is a variant.

Connotations

Both have informal tones; in business contexts, it can sound pragmatic.

Frequency

More frequent in American English than in British English.

Grammar

How to Use “rejigger” in a Sentence

transitive: rejigger + objectrejigger + object + to + infinitive

Vocabulary

Collocations

strong
plansystemsetup
medium
strategyapproachconfiguration
weak
thingsarrangementsdetails

Examples

Examples of “rejigger” in a Sentence

verb

British English

  • We need to rejigger the meeting schedule to fit everyone in.

American English

  • Let's rejigger the project timeline to meet the deadline.

adjective

British English

  • The rejiggered itinerary saved us a lot of time.

American English

  • The rejiggered budget was more efficient.

Usage

Meaning in Context

Business

Used to describe restructuring teams or strategies in a pragmatic way.

Academic

Rarely used; prefer terms like 'reconfigure' or 'adjust' for formal contexts.

Everyday

Common in casual speech for making small adjustments to plans or objects.

Technical

Might be used in engineering or IT for improvising solutions or tweaking systems.

Vocabulary

Synonyms of “rejigger”

Vocabulary

Antonyms of “rejigger”

leave unchangedmaintainpreserve

Watch out

Common Mistakes When Using “rejigger”

  • Using it in formal writing
  • Confusing with 'rejig' which is a British variant, or misspelling as 'rejiggger'.

FAQ

Frequently Asked Questions

No, it is informal and best used in casual or business contexts, not in formal writing.

While similar, 'rejigger' often implies a quicker, more practical adjustment, whereas 'rearrange' can be more general and neutral.

'Rejig' is a British variant of 'rejigger', with essentially the same meaning but less common in American English.

Avoid using 'rejigger' in academic papers, legal documents, or any formal settings where more precise terms like 'modify' or 'reconfigure' are preferred.

To adjust or rearrange something, often in a quick or improvised way.

Rejigger: in British English it is pronounced /riːˈdʒɪɡə/, and in American English it is pronounced /rɪˈdʒɪɡɚ/. Tap the audio buttons above to hear it.

Phrases

Idioms & Phrases

  • rejigger things around
  • rejigger the deck chairs on a sinking ship

Learning

Memory Aids

Mnemonic

Think of 'jigger' as a tool for adjusting, so 'rejigger' means to adjust again or differently.

Conceptual Metaphor

Adjusting as tinkering or fine-tuning a machine.

Practice

Quiz

Fill in the gap
We need to the seating arrangement for the event.
Multiple Choice

What is the primary meaning of 'rejigger'?