How to pronounce “ginger”

Meaning

• [Noun]
• The pungent aromatic rhizome of a tropical Asian herb, Zingiber officinale, used as a spice and as a stimulant and acarminative.
• The plant that produces this rhizome.
• Other species belonging to the same family, Zingiberaceae, especially those of the genus Zingiber
• A reddish-brown color.
• (colloquial, often derogatory, countable) A person with reddish hair; a redhead.
• (colloquial, uncountable) Vitality, vigour, liveliness (of character).
• (colloquial, countable and uncountable) Ginger ale, or can or bottle of such (especially if dry).
• (colloquial, Scotland, especially Glasgow, countable and uncountable) Any fizzy soft drink, or can or bottle of such; pop; soda.
• [Adjective]
• (of hair or fur) Of a reddish-brown color.
• Having hair or fur of this color.
• [Verb]
• (transitive) To add ginger to.
• (idiomatic, transitive) To enliven, to spice (up).
• (transitive) To apply ginger to the anus of a horse to encourage it to carry its tail high and move in a lively fashion.
• (Nigeria, transitive) To inspire (someone); to give a little boost to.

Practice Nearby Words

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Similar Sounds

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