Ligger

//ˈlɪɡɚ// noun, slang

noun, slang ·Moderate ·College level

Definitions

Noun
  1. 1
    The horizontal timber of a scaffolding; a ledger.
  2. 2
    A simply supported plank over a stream used as a footbridge.
  3. 3
    A nether millstone.
  4. 4
    A coverlet for a bed.
  5. 5
    A freeloader or hanger-on, especially in the music or entertainment industry. slang

    "Peaches Geldof may be a top showbiz ligger – but now she’s got a group of her own."

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  1. 6
    A kelt (“thin, recently spawned salmon”).
  2. 7
    A baited fishing line attached to a float, for night fishing, etc.
  3. 8
    One who lies in bed. dialectal
  4. 9
    A layer. dialectal

Synonyms

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ledgerledger line

Example

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"Peaches Geldof may be a top showbiz ligger – but now she’s got a group of her own."

Etymology

Inherited from Middle English liggere; equivalent to lig + -er. Doublet of ledger. Many senses (especially sense 5) are likely formed anew from lig rather than continuations of the preceding senses.

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