Definition, Meaning, Synonyms & Anagrams | English word GINGER

GINGER

Definitions of GINGER

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.
To add ginger to.
To enliven, to spice (up).
To apply ginger to the anus of a horse to encourage it to carry its tail high and move in a lively fashion.
A given name for animals having ginger- or orange-coloured fur or feathers.
Having hair or fur of this colour.
In a very careful or cautious manner; also, delicately, sensitively.
To move gingerly, in a very careful and cautious manner.
(colloquial, oftenderogatory, countable) A person with reddish-brown 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.
(of hair or fur) Of a reddish-brown colour.
(Nigeria, transitive) To inspire (someone); to give a little boost to.
(chiefly, Britain, regional, Canada, US) Very careful or cautious; also, delicate, sensitive. [from early 16th c.]
(UK, Cockney rhyming slang) A homosexual.
(UK, Cockney rhyming slang) Homosexual.
A female given name from English and nickname.
(rare) A male nickname.