General
ranga
What does ranga mean?
A person with red hair; can be teasing or affectionate.
"Her whole family are rangas."
Origin
Australian; from 'orang-utan', referencing the reddish fur.
Frequently asked questions
What does ranga mean?
It's Australian slang for a person with red hair. It can be teasing or affectionate depending on the tone.
Where does the word ranga come from?
It comes from 'orang-utan', referring to the animal's reddish-orange fur.
Is ranga offensive?
It's usually light-hearted, but some redheads find it disparaging, so it depends on who's saying it and how.
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