rejigger

verb

re·​jig·​ger (ˌ)rē-ˈji-gər How to pronounce rejigger (audio)
rejiggered; rejiggering; rejiggers
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transitive verb

: alter, rearrange

Examples of rejigger in a Sentence

The TV network is rejiggering its schedule.
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The movie then had to push its release date and do reshoots to rejigger the story. — Kirsten Chuba, HollywoodReporter, 21 Apr. 2026 States now have a freer hand to rejigger boundaries of voting districts at all levels of government. — Maureen Groppe, USA Today, 29 Apr. 2026 Companies take time to rejigger their workflows and update their systems. — Annie Lowrey, The Atlantic, 29 June 2026 The supply side must also be considered, as businesses may rejigger their supply chains based on their perception of the tariffs’ future impact, leading to changes in pricing. — Kate Nishimura, Sourcing Journal, 25 Nov. 2025 See All Example Sentences for rejigger

Word History

Etymology

re- + jigger entry 2

First Known Use

1899, in the meaning defined above

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The first known use of rejigger was in 1899

Rhymes for rejigger

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“Rejigger.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/rejigger. Accessed 7 Jul. 2026.

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