plural of whip gin

(uncommon) plural of gin and tonic

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.

(of hair or fur) Of a reddish-brown colour. / Having hair or fur of this colour.

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.

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

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

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

(UK, Cockney rhyming slang) A homosexual.

(UK, Cockney rhyming slang) Homosexual.