Meaning of gingery in English

Table of contents
  1. Pronunciation
  2. Classifying Adjective
    1. Definitions

  1. Pronunciation

    /ˈdʒɪndʒəri/

    US accent

    UK accent

  1. Classifying Adjective

    gingery

    Definitions

    1. having a piquant burning taste of spices or peppers

    Examples

    • « gingery Chinese food »
    • « hot peppers »
    • « hot curry »
    • « corn chips with peppery salsa »
    • « spicy tomato sauce »

    Synonyms

  2. 2. (used especially of hair or fur) having a bright orange-brown color

    Examples

    • « a man with gingery hair and bright blue eyes »
    • « a ginger kitten »

    Synonyms

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