gin burglar

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Meaning · English

A white man who sexually exploits aboriginal women.

Register: slang

Where it’s used: Used Australian English

Examples

“The down-troddens′ day will come soon, then you ‘gin burglars’ will have to respect the rights of the weak,” retorted the other as he moved away to the “Rib-binders” reply. “Yes, and that day, both you and I, my friend, will have to pay more for the ‘girls’ than we do today.”

Usage example from English Wiktionary (CC BY-SA 4.0, retrieved 2026-07-30)

Sources & notes

Adapted from English Wiktionary (CC BY-SA 4.0, retrieved 2026-07-30 via kaikki.org).

Common questions

What does “gin burglar” mean?

A white man who sexually exploits aboriginal women.

Is “gin burglar” formal or informal?

gin burglar is generally slang.