Definition of the word Gypsy

Pronunciation of vocabulary Gypsy

Gypsynoun

Gypsy

/ˈdʒɪpsi//ˈdʒɪpsi/

Origin of the word Gypsy

Word Originmid 16th cent.: originally gipcyan, short for Egyptian (because it was believed that Gypsies came from Egypt).

Example of vocabulary Gypsynamespace

meaning

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.
Extra examples:
  • A line of gypsy caravans moves slowly along the lane.
  • a gypsy camp
meaning

a person who does not live in one place but travels around, especially as part of a group; a member of the travelling community

Words, synonyms, related vocabulary Gypsy


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