What does "gingerism" mean?

Prejudice or discrimination against people with red hair.

What is a synonym for "gingerism"?

Common synonyms include: gingerphobia, gingerphobia.

How do you pronounce "gingerism"?

Pronounced //ˈd͡ʒɪnd͡ʒɚɪzm̩//.

Gingerism

//ˈd͡ʒɪnd͡ʒɚɪzm̩// noun

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Definitions

Noun

1
Prejudice or discrimination against people with red hair. Australia, British, New-Zealand, uncountable
"Gingerism is popular with comedians and audiences, and just as addicts take methadone instead of heroin, ginger gags are a safe, controlled substitute for ...."

Synonyms

All synonyms

gingerphobia gingerphobia

Example

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"Gingerism is popular with comedians and audiences, and just as addicts take methadone instead of heroin, ginger gags are a safe, controlled substitute for ...."

Etymology

From ginger + -ism.

Related phrases

red hair

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