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Definition of "gypsy" []

  • Alternative form of Gypsy: a member of the Romani people. (noun)
  • An itinerant person or any person suspected of making a living from dishonest practices or theft; a member of a nomadic people, not necessarily Romani; a carny. (noun)
  • Alternative form of Gypsy: of or belonging to the Romani people or one of it sub-groups (Roma, Sinti, Romanichel, etc). (adjective)
  • Of or having the qualities of an itinerant person or group with qualities traditionally ascribed to Romani people; making a living from dishonest practices or theft etc. (adjective)
  • To roam around the country like a gypsy. (verb)

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Use "gypsy" in a sentence
  • "O'NEILL: Krigbaum had not heard the term gypsy brewing."
  • "Some gypsies dislike the term gypsy, some love it, some don't care."
  • "Also “a life spelled out in gypsy cards” just means this was all destined to happen."