Gypped: meaning, definitions and examples
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gypped
[ dʒɪpt ]
informal usage
To gypped someone means to cheat or swindle them, often by taking advantage of their trust or ignorance. This term conveys a sense of unfairness or deceit in the transaction.
Synonyms
cheat, defraud, dupe, swindle.
Examples of usage
- I felt gypped when I realized the product was defective.
- They gypped us out of our money during the sale.
- Don't let them gypped you, read the fine print!
- She accused him of gypping her in the game.
- We got gypped when the tickets turned out to be fake.
Translations
Translations of the word "gypped" in other languages:
🇵🇹 enganado
🇮🇳 धोखा दिया
🇩🇪 betrogen
🇮🇩 ditipu
🇺🇦 обманутий
🇵🇱 oszukany
🇯🇵 騙された
🇫🇷 dupé
🇪🇸 engañado
🇹🇷 dolanmış
🇰🇷 속임을 당한
🇸🇦 مخدوع
🇨🇿 oklamaný
🇸🇰 oklamaný
🇨🇳 被欺骗
🇸🇮 prevaran
🇮🇸 svikinn
🇰🇿 алдаған
🇬🇪 შეურაცხყოფილი
🇦🇿 aldadılmış
🇲🇽 engañado
Etymology
The term 'gypped' is believed to have originated in the United States in the early 20th century, derived from the word 'Gypsy'. It reflects a stereotype associated with the Romani people, who were often unfairly associated with deception and trickery in popular culture. Consequently, the word carries a derogatory connotation and is considered offensive by some due to its racial implication. Over time, the use of 'gypped' has evolved in colloquial English to signify being cheated or tricked in a more general sense, detached from its original ethnic roots. Nevertheless, the negative association with the term makes it controversial, and awareness of its implications has led to calls for greater sensitivity in its usage.
Word Frequency Rank
At position #40,970, this word is among the less frequently used terms in English. While interesting to know, it's not crucial for most English learners unless needed for specific purposes.
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