knock down ginger

noun

knock down ginger

noun

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

1

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

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

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