WebBritannica Dictionary definition of GYPSY. [count] usually offensive. : a member of a group of people who originally came from northern India, who now live mostly in Europe and in smaller numbers throughout the world, and who traditionally traveled from place to place. The use of the word Gypsy to refer to Romany people or their language is ...

WebGypsy noun Gyp· sy ˈjip-sē plural Gypsies 1 sometimes offensive : one of a people coming originally from India to Europe in the 14th or 15th century and living and maintaining a wandering way of life 2 : romany sense 2 More from Merriam-Webster on Gypsy Nglish: Translation of Gypsy for Spanish Speakers

Webgipsy noun [ C ] mainly UK uk / ˈdʒɪp.si / us / ˈdʒɪp.si / a gypsy Want to learn more? Improve your vocabulary with English Vocabulary in Use from Cambridge. Learn the …

Web/ˈdʒɪpsi/ (also Gipsy) (plural Gypsies, Gipsies) (sometimes offensive) a member of an ethnic group (= a group of people with a shared cultural background, language, etc.), originally from Asia, who traditionally travel around and live in caravans. Many people prefer to use the name Roma or Romani. An old gypsy woman offered to tell my fortune.

WebGypsy, of or belonging to the Romani. gypsy adjective Of or belonging to the Gypsy race (Webster). Gypsy noun A member of the Romani people, or one of it sub-groups (Roma, Sinti, Romanichal, etc). Gypsy is not used by the Romani people themselves (it is an exonym) and is considered pejorative by some, mainly among the Romani people …

WebAug 6, 2021 · Gypsy (n.) Gypsy. (n.) also gipsy, c. 1600, alteration of gypcian, a worn-down Middle English dialectal form of egypcien " Egyptian ," from the supposed origin of the people. As an adjective, from 1620s. Compare British gippy (1889) a modern shortened colloquial form of Egyptian.

WebUnder the Caravan Sites and Control of Development Act 1960, gipsies are defined as "persons of nomadic habit of life, whatever their race or origin, but does not include members of an organised group of travelling showmen, or persons engaged in travelling circuses, travelling together as such". [43]

WebDefine gypped. gypped synonyms, gypped pronunciation, gypped translation, English dictionary definition of gypped. also gip Offensive Slang tr.v. gypped , gyp·ping , gyps also gipped or gip·ping or gips To deprive of something by fraud; cheat or swindle. ... [Probably short for Gypsy (from prejudiced popular perceptions of the Romani people ...

WebJan 4, 2022 · Traditionally, Gypsy culture is steeped in superstition, holding to belief in charms, amulets, curses, bad luck, and ghosts. Gypsies practice many rituals, and, as happens in many religions, most of their rituals are related to appeasing or warding off spirits in an attempt to control fate. The Gypsies tend to mix pagan religion with Christian ...

WebThe word gyp is a shortening of Gypsy, an insensitive label that has been used as a disparaging slur for the traditionally nomadic group whose preferred name is Roma. Gyp …

WebRomani music (often referred to as gypsy or gipsy music, which is sometimes considered a derogatory term) is the music of the Romani people who have their origins in northern India but today live mostly in Europe.. Historically nomadic, though now largely settled, the Romani people have long acted as entertainers and tradesmen.In many of the places …