Definition of "gingery" in English

adjective

1. Somewhat reddish or reddish-brown in colour (especially of hair or skin colouring).

   • gingery hair / freckles; the gingery fur of a fox

2. Having reddish-brown hair. (of a person)

3. Having a flavour or aroma of the spice ginger; containing that spice.

   • a gingery broth / stir-fry

4. (dated) Energetic, vigorous, lively, peppy, zippy.

   • 1912, P. R. Bennett, “Patience on a Throne” in Ducdame: A Book of Verses, London: Elliot Stock, p. 44, The man who reads his history of any clime or age Finds characters of potentates disfiguring each page, So touchy and so gingery That every little injury Will send them flying off into a rage.

5. (US, dated) Ginger, inhibited, cautious.