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- [jin-juh-ree]
- /ˈdʒɪn dʒə ri/
- /ˈdʒɪn.dʒər/
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- US Pronunciation
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- [jin-juh-ree]
- /ˈdʒɪn dʒə ri/
Definitions of gingery word
- adjective gingery having the flavor or pungence of ginger; spicy: gingery cookies. 1
- adjective gingery piquant; sharp and lively: gingery humor. 1
- adjective gingery of the color of ginger. 1
- noun gingery Somewhat ginger in colour. 1
- adjective gingery tasting of ginger, spicy 1
- adjective gingery orangey in colour 1
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Origin of gingery
First appearance:
before 1850 One of the 32% newest English words
First recorded in 1850-55; ginger + -y1
Historical Comparancy
Parts of speech for Gingery
noun
adjective
verb
adverb
pronoun
preposition
conjunction
determiner
exclamation
gingery popularity
A common word. It’s meaning is known to most children of preschool age. About 70% of English native speakers know the meaning and use the word.
According to our data about 61% of words is more used. This is a rare but used term. It occurs in the pages of specialized literature and in the speech of educated people.
gingery usage trend in Literature
This diagram is provided by Google Ngram ViewerSynonyms for gingery
adj gingery
- saucy — impertinent; insolent: a saucy remark; a saucy child.
- poignant — keenly distressing to the feelings: poignant regret.
- animated — Someone who is animated or who is having an animated conversation is lively and is showing their feelings.
- lively — eventful, stirring, or exciting: The opposition gave us a lively time.
- bright — A bright colour is strong and noticeable, and not dark.
adjective gingery
- energetic — Showing or involving great activity or vitality.
- zestful — full of zest.
- entertaining — Providing amusement or enjoyment.
- exciting — Causing great enthusiasm and eagerness.
- exhilarating — Making one feel very happy, animated, or elated; thrilling.
Antonyms for gingery
adj gingery
- idle — not working or active; unemployed; doing nothing: idle workers.
- languid — lacking in vigor or vitality; slack or slow: a languid manner.
- lazy — averse or disinclined to work, activity, or exertion; indolent.
- moral — of, relating to, or concerned with the principles or rules of right conduct or the distinction between right and wrong; ethical: moral attitudes.
- dull — not sharp; blunt: a dull knife.
See also
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