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ginger talk

(US, obsolete) A speech, particularly one given to salespeople, aimed at inspiring and boosting confidence.

ˈd͡ʒɪnd͡ʒɚ ˈtɔkDocumented since 1900s1900sSilenthistoricalCurrent135 viewsLast reviewed Jun 29, 2026+ Add a definition
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#1·Apr 27, 2026

(US, obsolete) A speech, particularly one given to salespeople, aimed at inspiring and boosting confidence.

the psychology of salesmanship, when it does not degenerate into a collection of bromidic maxims or a brisk and stimulating bit of “ginger talk,” consists for the most part of the general facts of human nature
Origin: 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). Origin information sourced from Wiktionary contributors (CC BY-SA 4.0).
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  • “It’s the ship between Vincent and the ginger talk show host from brighter! :D”

    — Bluesky· May 2026
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