ginger
ˈdʒɪndʒə
noun
a hot, fragrant spice made from the rhizome of a plant, which may be chopped or powdered for cooking, preserved in syrup, or candied.
adjective
(chiefly of hair or fur) of a light reddish-yellow or orange-brown colour.
verb
make someone or something more lively.
she slapped his hand lightly to ginger him up