noun, Chiefly British. Manipulation of a situation or a device, doubtless due to some hidden knowledge.
The word brings with it a strong implication that some form of trickery or dishonest action has occurred. There may even be sleight of hand involved. Probably based on the Scottish term joukery-pawkery (“trickery; deceit”)
After a little jiggery-pokery, the engine started.
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