jigamaree

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English

Noun

jigamaree (plural jigamarees)

  1. A maneuver or cunning trick.
  2. A trivial, ridiculous or worthless fancy.
  3. A thingamabob; an object of uncertain name.

References

  • OED 2nd edition 1989
  • Dictionary of Americanisms 2nd edition 1859