Meanings
plural jigglers
- Someone or something that jiggles.
- slangA key, now especially a car key, that has been partially ground down so that it will open many locks.
I knew about the whole key “jigglers.” Basically, random car keys are shaved down with a file, rounding out sharp edges.
2011, Seattle Meth and Car Theft, page 1201 more example
This may be accomplished by means of jiggler keys used for opening door locks. Such keys are of two types: those for opening locks having two sets of tumblers, and those for opening locks having only one set.
1937, Journal of Criminal Law and CriminologySynonyms: jiggle key, jiggler key
- A small, heavy valve on top of a pressure cooker to release steam periodically.
Synonyms & antonyms
nounA key, now especially a car key, that has been partially ground down so that it will open many locks.
Origin
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