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What does be jiggered mean?

"Be jiggered" is a British slang expression that means:

* To be surprised, astonished, or amazed.

* To be annoyed or irritated.

It's a rather informal and somewhat old-fashioned expression.

Example:

* "Be jiggered! I can't believe I won the lottery!" (Surprise)

* "Be jiggered! I left my keys in the car." (Annoyance)

It's similar in meaning to expressions like "Crikey!", "Goodness me!", "Blast!", or "Blimey!"

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