Etymology

ginger talk

Today it means: A speech, particularly one given to salespeople, aimed at inspiring and boosting confidence. Full definition →

First used Early to mid 20ᵗʰ century.
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The story

From the idea of gingering a horse to make it seem more lively, or adding ginger to spice up a food or beverage; compare ginger group. Perhaps coined by Worthington C. Holman, author of Ginger Talks: The Talks of a Sales Manager to His Men (1905).

First known use, by meaning

  • Early to mid 20ᵗʰ century. A speech, particularly one given to salespeople, aimed at inspiring and boosting confidence.

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