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- [jip-see]
- /ˈdʒɪp si/
- /ˈdʒɪp.si/
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- US Pronunciation
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- [jip-see]
- /ˈdʒɪp si/
Definitions of gypsy word
- noun plural gypsy a member of a nomadic, Caucasoid people of generally swarthy complexion, who migrated originally from India, settling in various parts of Asia, Europe, and, most recently, North America. 1
- noun plural gypsy Romany; the language of the Gypsies. 1
- noun plural gypsy (lowercase) a person held to resemble a gypsy, especially in physical characteristics or in a traditionally ascribed freedom or inclination to move from place to place. 1
- noun plural gypsy (lowercase) Informal. gypsy cab. 1
- noun plural gypsy (lowercase) Informal. an independent, usually nonunion trucker, hauler, operator, etc. 1
- noun plural gypsy (lowercase) Slang. a chorus dancer, especially in the Broadway theater. 1
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Origin of gypsy
First appearance:
before 1505 One of the 26% oldest English words
1505-15; back formation of gipcyan, aphetic variant of Egyptian, from a belief that Gypsies came originally from Egypt
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Parts of speech for Gypsy
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gypsy popularity
A common word. It’s meaning is known to most children of preschool age. About 92% of English native speakers know the meaning and use the word.
Most Europeans know this English word. The frequency of it’s usage is somewhere between "mom" and "screwdriver".
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This diagram is provided by Google Ngram ViewerSynonyms for gypsy
noun gypsy
- nomad — a member of a people or tribe that has no permanent abode but moves about from place to place, usually seasonally and often following a traditional route or circuit according to the state of the pasturage or food supply.
- bohemian — Bohemian means belonging or relating to Bohemia or its people.
- vagrant — a person who wanders about idly and has no permanent home or employment; vagabond; tramp.
- sharper — something sharp.
- roamer — to walk, go, or travel without a fixed purpose or direction; ramble; wander; rove: to roam about the world.
adjective gypsy
- itinerant — traveling from place to place, especially on a circuit, as a minister, judge, or sales representative; itinerating; journeying.
- seasonal — pertaining to, dependent on, or accompanying the seasons of the year or some particular season; periodical: seasonal work.
- transmigrate — to move or pass from one place to another.
- perambulate — to walk through, about, or over; travel through; traverse.
- migrational — the process or act of migrating.
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