noun
ranga
ra-nguh
noun
1
Australian slang for a person with red or orange hair.
"His mates have called him "ranga" since primary school."
"The comedian joked about being teased as a ranga growing up."
How to Use Ranga
Learner’s notesIn plain EnglishAn informal, sometimes teasing Australian nickname for a redhead.
When to use it
Very informal Australian slang; can be affectionate among friends but taken as mocking by outsiders.
Word Forms
rangas plural
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Etymology
Australian slang, shortened from "orangutan" and popularised by the TV show Summer Heights High.