rejigger: meaning, definition, pronunciation and examples
Low to medium frequencyInformal, colloquial
Quick answer
What does “rejigger” mean?
To adjust or rearrange something, often in a quick or improvised way.
Audio
Pronunciation
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 + infinitiveVocabulary
Collocations
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.
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
What is the primary meaning of 'rejigger'?