Gypsy: meaning, definitions and examples

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gypsy

 

[ หˆdส’ษชpsi ]

Noun
Context #1 | Noun

nomadic lifestyle

A member of a traditionally itinerant ethnic group with origins in South Asia, typically living a nomadic lifestyle and practicing fortune-telling or trade.

Synonyms

nomad, traveler, wanderer

Examples of usage

  • She lived like a gypsy, traveling from place to place with no permanent home.
  • The gypsy woman told fortunes using her crystal ball.
Context #2 | Noun

informal

A person who is unconventional, nonconforming, or free-spirited.

Synonyms

bohemian, free spirit, nonconformist

Examples of usage

  • She was a free-spirited gypsy, always following her own path.
  • The artist was known for being a gypsy, rejecting traditional norms.

Translations

Translations of the word "gypsy" in other languages:

๐Ÿ‡ต๐Ÿ‡น cigano

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ณ เคœเคฟเคชเฅเคธเฅ€

๐Ÿ‡ฉ๐Ÿ‡ช Zigeuner

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ฉ Gipsi

๐Ÿ‡บ๐Ÿ‡ฆ ั†ะธะณะฐะฝ

๐Ÿ‡ต๐Ÿ‡ฑ Cygan

๐Ÿ‡ฏ๐Ÿ‡ต ใ‚ธใƒ—ใ‚ทใƒผ

๐Ÿ‡ซ๐Ÿ‡ท gitan

๐Ÿ‡ช๐Ÿ‡ธ gitano

๐Ÿ‡น๐Ÿ‡ท รงingene

๐Ÿ‡ฐ๐Ÿ‡ท ์ง‘์‹œ

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฆ ุบุฌุฑูŠ

๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ฟ cikรกn

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฐ cigรกn

๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ณ ๅ‰ๆ™ฎ่ต›ไบบ

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฎ cigan

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ธ sรญgauna

๐Ÿ‡ฐ๐Ÿ‡ฟ ัั‹า“ะฐะฝ

๐Ÿ‡ฌ๐Ÿ‡ช แƒ‘แƒแƒจแƒ

๐Ÿ‡ฆ๐Ÿ‡ฟ qaraรงฤฑ

๐Ÿ‡ฒ๐Ÿ‡ฝ gitano

Etymology

The term 'gypsy' is a controversial and potentially derogatory term used to describe the Romani people, an ethnic group with origins in South Asia. The word has been historically associated with stereotypes and discrimination. The Romani people have faced persecution and marginalization throughout history. It is important to be aware of the negative connotations of the term and to use it with caution and sensitivity.

See also: gypsies.

Word Frequency Rank

With rank #17,487, this word belongs to specialized vocabulary. While not common in everyday speech, it enriches your ability to express complex ideas.