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Gypping: meaning, definitions and examples

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gypping

 

[ dʒɪpɪŋ ]

Verb
Context #1 | Verb

deceiving someone

Gypping refers to the act of cheating or swindling someone, often used in contexts where one party is unfairly taking advantage of another. It can involve stealing, tricking, or otherwise defrauding someone, usually in a way that is considered unscrupulous. The term has a negative connotation and is associated with dishonesty and lack of integrity. It's commonly used in informal conversations to describe an incident where someone feels wronged or tricked.

Synonyms

cheat, defraud, dupe, swindle

Examples of usage

  • They gypped me out of my money.
  • I feel like I was gypped on that deal.
  • He gypped his friends by not paying them back.
  • Don't let anyone gypp you with false promises.

Translations

Translations of the word "gypping" in other languages:

🇵🇹 enganar

🇮🇳 धोखा देना

🇩🇪 betrügen

🇮🇩 menipu

🇺🇦 обманювати

🇵🇱 oszukiwać

🇯🇵 騙す

🇫🇷 tromper

🇪🇸 engañar

🇹🇷 aldatmak

🇰🇷 속이다

🇸🇦 خداع

🇨🇿 napálit

🇸🇰 ožebračiť

🇨🇳 欺骗

🇸🇮 prevarati

🇮🇸 svikja

🇰🇿 алдау

🇬🇪 მოატყუო

🇦🇿 aldatmaq

🇲🇽 engañar

Etymology

The term 'gypping' is believed to have originated from the word 'gyp', which has been used since the early 20th century. Its precise etymology is somewhat unclear, but it is often thought to be derived from the word 'gypsy', a term that has historically been used in a derogatory sense towards the Romani people. The association of trickery with Romani culture likely contributed to the negative connotations surrounding the term. Over time, 'gypping' has evolved into a more general term for any act of cheating or deception, distancing itself from its original ethnic implications. The usage of 'gyp' and 'gypping' has caught on in American English, particularly in informal contexts to describe financial or social deceit.

Word Frequency Rank

With rank #43,079, this word is among the least frequently used in common English. Understanding it can be beneficial for comprehensive language mastery, but it's not essential for most learners.