Rhyming slang for queer (homosexual).
Ginger beer
Example Sentences
"He's ginger beer, you know."
"That pub's full of ginger beers."
Etymology & History
British non-alcoholic drink or Cockney rhyming slang for queer (homosexual). Context crucial.
Word Details
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Region
London/Cockney
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Era
Modern
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Language
Mild
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Formality
Slang
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