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Gypsyism

Gyp′sy-ism

(jĭp′sĭ-ĭz’m)
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Noun.
1.
The arts and practices or habits of gypsies; deception; cheating; flattery.
2.
The state of a gypsy.

Definition 2024


gypsyism

gypsyism

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Noun

gypsyism (countable and uncountable, plural gypsyisms)

  1. The state of being a gypsy.
  2. (offensive, ethnic slur) The practices or habits ascribed to gypsies, such as deception, cheating, and flattery.

Usage notes

See the notes about gypsy and Gypsy.

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