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.