SINCE 1828
gin
verb (1)
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gan\ ˈgan
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ginning
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ginning
Definition of gin
(Entry 1 of 5)
archaic
: begin
gin
noun (1)
\ ˈjin
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Definition of gin (Entry 2 of 5)
gin
verb (2)
\ ˈjin
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ginned;
ginning
Definition of gin (Entry 3 of 5)
gin
conjunction
\ ˈgin
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Definition of gin (Entry 4 of 5)
dialect
: if
gin
noun (2)
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Definition of gin (Entry 5 of 5)
1
: a colorless alcoholic beverage made from distilled or redistilled neutral grain spirits flavored with juniper berries and aromatics (such as anise and caraway seeds)
2a
: gin rummy
b
: the act of laying down a full hand of matched cards in gin rummy
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Verb (2)
ginner
noun
Noun (2)
ginny
\ ˈjin-ē
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adjective
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adjective
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gin
noun
\ ˈjin
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Kids Definition of gin
(Entry 1 of 3)
gin
verb
ginned;
ginning
Kids Definition of gin (Entry 2 of 3)
: to separate seeds from cotton in a cotton gin
gin
nounKids Definition of gin (Entry 3 of 3)
: a strong alcoholic liquor flavored with juniper berries
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