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Definition of 'ligger'

English

Etymology 1

From (etyl) . See (l).

Noun

(en-noun)
  • The horizontal timber of a scaffolding; a ledger.
  • A nether millstone.
  • Etymology 2

    Noun

    (en-noun)
  • (slang) A freeloader or hanger-on, especially in the music industry.
  • * Peaches Geldof may be a top showbiz ligger – but now she’s got a group of her own.'' – "Peaches gets own band", ''The Sun , 29 Aug 2006
  • * The ligger caused a scene when he begged one reveller to find him some gear – and offered sexual favours in return.'' – "Wicked Whispers", ''The Mirror , 29 Jan 2005
  • Etymology 3

    Noun

    (en-noun)
  • A baited line attached to a float, for night fishing.
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