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ginger

1 ginger /ˈʤɪnʤɚ/ noun
1 ginger
/ˈʤɪnʤɚ/
noun
Britannica Dictionary definition of GINGER
[noncount]
: the strongly flavored root of a tropical plant that is used in cooking
: a spice made from ginger
chiefly British : a light reddish or reddish-brown color

— ginger

adjective, chiefly British

— gingery

/ˈʤɪnʤəri/ adjective [more gingery; most gingery]
2 ginger /ˈʤɪnʤɚ/ verb
gingers; gingered; gingering
2 ginger
/ˈʤɪnʤɚ/
verb
gingers; gingered; gingering
Britannica Dictionary definition of GINGER

ginger up

[phrasal verb]
ginger up (someone or something) or ginger (someone or something) up British, informal
: to make (someone or something) more exciting or lively