English · Slang Candidate

white tape

Proposed by a contributor, not yet supported by evidence.

Sense 1

Meaning · English

Gin.

Sources & notes

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

Sense 2

Both English Tiếng Việt

Meaning · English

gin,—term used principally by female servants. See RIBBON.

Nghĩa · Tiếng Việt

rượu gin, thuật ngữ được sử dụng chủ yếu bởi phụ nữ phục vụ

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Era: ca. 1874 (Victorian)

Where it’s used: Origin British & Irish English

Sources & notes

Historical definition reproduced from Hotten’s The Slang Dictionary (1874, public domain; Project Gutenberg #42108, retrieved 2026-07-31). Reflects the attitudes of its era.

Topics: Black & white Historical slang (1800s)

Common questions

What does “white tape” mean?

Gin.

Is “white tape” formal or informal?

white tape is generally slang.

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