• Gingerism

    Pronunciation

    • IPA: /ˈdʒɪndʒɚɪzmÌ©/

    Origin

    From ginger + -ism.

    Full definition of gingerism

    Noun

    gingerism

    (uncountable)
    1. (British, AU, NZ) Prejudice or discrimination against people with red hair.
      • 1997, Oliver Double, Stand Up!: On Being a Comedian‎, Gingerism is popular with comedians and audiences, and just as addicts take methadone instead of heroin, ginger gags are a safe, controlled substitute for ....
      • Jul 22, 2004, Red alert over an annoying prejudice., A young girl asked the website: "What is the difference between racism, gingerism and sexism? "Nothing, that's what.
      • June 14, 2007, Red hair bullying cases could end up in court, Gingerism in the workplace could form the basis of formal grievances or constructive dismissal cases, an employment lawyer has warned.

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