Gypper: meaning, definitions and examples
๐ค
gypper
[ หdสษชpษr ]
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:
๐ต๐น gypper
๐ฎ๐ณ เคเคฟเคชเฅเคชเคฐ
๐ฉ๐ช gypper
๐ฎ๐ฉ gypper
๐บ๐ฆ ะณะธะฟะตั
๐ต๐ฑ gypper
๐ฏ๐ต ใฎใใใผ
๐ซ๐ท gypper
๐ช๐ธ gypper
๐น๐ท gypper
๐ฐ๐ท ๊นํผ
๐ธ๐ฆ ุฌูุจุฑ
๐จ๐ฟ gypper
๐ธ๐ฐ gypper
๐จ๐ณ ๅๅธ
๐ธ๐ฎ gypper
๐ฎ๐ธ gypper
๐ฐ๐ฟ ะณะธะฟะฟะตั
๐ฌ๐ช แแแแแแ แ
๐ฆ๐ฟ gypper
๐ฒ๐ฝ 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.