Definition of "ginger" in Anglais

noun

1. The pungent aromatic rhizome of a tropical Asian herb, Zingiber officinale, used as a spice and as a stimulant and acarminative.

2. The plant that produces this rhizome.

3. Other species belonging to the same family, Zingiberaceae, especially those of the genus Zingiber

4. A reddish-brown color.

5. (colloquial, often derogatory, countable) A person with reddish hair; a redhead.

6. (colloquial, uncountable) Vitality, vigour, liveliness (of character).

7. (colloquial, countable and uncountable) Ginger ale, or can or bottle of such (especially if dry).

8. (colloquial, Scotland, especially Glasgow, countable and uncountable) Any fizzy soft drink, or can or bottle of such; pop; soda.

adjective

1. (of hair or fur) Of a reddish-brown color.

2. Having hair or fur of this color.

   • a ginger tomcat

verb

1. (transitive) To add ginger to.

2. (idiomatic, transitive) To enliven, to spice (up).

3. (transitive) To apply ginger to the anus of a horse to encourage it to carry its tail high and move in a lively fashion.

4. (Nigeria, transitive) To inspire (someone); to give a little boost to.

adjective

1. (chiefly British, regional, Canada, US) Very careful or cautious; also, delicate, sensitive.

adverb

1. In a very careful or cautious manner; also, delicately, sensitively.

verb

1. To move gingerly, in a very careful and cautious manner.

noun

1. (UK, Cockney rhyming slang) A homosexual.

adjective

1. (UK, Cockney rhyming slang) Homosexual.