Gypper: meaning, definitions and examples

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gypper

 

[ หˆdส’ษชpษ™r ]

Noun
Context #1 | Noun

slang usage

Gypper is a colloquial term often used to describe someone who is perceived as being a cheat or swindler. The term is typically informal and can carry a negative connotation, suggesting that the person engages in deceitful practices, particularly for financial gain. Gypper may also be used in contexts where a person is trying to take advantage of others in a cunning way. The origins of the term may relate to the word 'gypsy,' which has its own set of connotations and stereotypes.

Synonyms

cheat, con artist, fraud, swindler.

Examples of usage

  • I can't believe he gyppered me out of my money!
  • She's known as a gypper in the neighborhood for always bending the rules.
  • Don't trust him; he's a real gypper.
  • They gyppered the investors with false promises.

Translations

Translations of the word "gypper" in other languages:

๐Ÿ‡ต๐Ÿ‡น gypper

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ณ เค—เคฟเคชเฅเคชเคฐ

๐Ÿ‡ฉ๐Ÿ‡ช gypper

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ฉ gypper

๐Ÿ‡บ๐Ÿ‡ฆ ะณะธะฟะตั€

๐Ÿ‡ต๐Ÿ‡ฑ gypper

๐Ÿ‡ฏ๐Ÿ‡ต ใ‚ฎใƒƒใƒ‘ใƒผ

๐Ÿ‡ซ๐Ÿ‡ท gypper

๐Ÿ‡ช๐Ÿ‡ธ gypper

๐Ÿ‡น๐Ÿ‡ท gypper

๐Ÿ‡ฐ๐Ÿ‡ท ๊นํผ

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฆ ุฌูŠุจุฑ

๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ฟ gypper

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฐ gypper

๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ณ ๅ‰ๅธ•

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฎ gypper

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ธ gypper

๐Ÿ‡ฐ๐Ÿ‡ฟ ะณะธะฟะฟะตั€

๐Ÿ‡ฌ๐Ÿ‡ช แƒ’แƒ˜แƒžแƒžแƒ”แƒ แƒ˜

๐Ÿ‡ฆ๐Ÿ‡ฟ gypper

๐Ÿ‡ฒ๐Ÿ‡ฝ gypper

Etymology

The term 'gypper' likely derives from the word 'gypsy,' which has been used historically in a derogatory manner to describe the Romani people. This association carries a negative stigma, implying deceit and trickery, largely stemming from cultural stereotypes. The use of 'gyp' as in to cheat or swindle can be traced back to the late 19th century, where it was used in American slang to denote trickery or deception. Over time, the informal moniker 'gypper' emerged, encapsulating these themes in a concise and casual form. Though it remains a part of modern colloquial speech, awareness of its potentially offensive roots has led to discussions about its appropriateness and implications in different social contexts.