ג׳ינג׳י

Hebrew

Alternative forms

  • גִּ׳ינְגִּ׳י

Etymology

Borrowed from English ginger. Doublet of זַנְגְּבִיל.

Noun

גִ׳ינְגִ׳י • (jínji) m (plural indefinite גִ׳ינְגִ׳ים, feminine counterpart גִ׳ינְגִ׳ית)

  1. (colloquial) a redhead; a person with red hair; a ginger
    Synonym: אַדְמוֹנִי (admoní)

Adjective

גִ׳ינְגִ׳י • (jínji) (feminine גִ׳ינְגִ׳ית, masculine plural גִ׳ינְגִ׳ים, feminine plural גִ׳ינְגִ׳יּוֹת)

  1. reddish-colored, especially referring to hair
    Synonym: אַדְמוֹנִי (admoní)

Usage notes

Often used as a nickname. Usually considered playful or affectionate, though context may vary.

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