Speakur

Word Pronunciation & Dictionary

knock down ginger

Word Rarity Rare

Frequency: Zipf frequency 3.79 in modern English

Syllables
knock- -down gin-ger
IPA
31
Scrabble Score
15
Letters
4
Syllables
10
Unique Chars

Meaning

noun

The prank of knocking on somebody's front door and running away before it is opened.

British usage; Uncountable

Etymology

In reference to a traditional poem. See Knock, knock, ginger.

Usage

Synonyms

cherry knocking chickenelly ding-dong ditch knock and run nicky-nicky-nine-doors ratty

Questions

What does knock down ginger mean?
The prank of knocking on somebody's front door and running away before it is opened.
Where does knock down ginger come from?
In reference to a traditional poem. See Knock, knock, ginger.

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