gypsy

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Pronunciation
/ˈd͡ʒɪp.si/
Noun
6 definition(s)
1 Definition

(sometimes offensive) A member of the Romani people, or one of the sub-groups (Roma, Sinti, Romanichal, etc).

2 Definition

An itinerant person or any person, not necessarily Romani; a tinker, a traveller or a carny.

3 Definition

(sometimes offensive) A move in contra dancing in which two dancers walk in a circle around each other while maintaining eye contact (but not touching as in a swing). (Compare whole gyp, half gyp, and gypsy meltdown, in which this step precedes a swing.)

4 Definition

A member of a Broadway musical chorus line.

5 Definition

A person with a dark complexion.

6 Definition

A sly, roguish woman.

Verb
2 definition(s)
1 Definition

To roam around the country like a gypsy.

2 Definition

To perform the gypsy step in contra dancing.

Adjective
2 definition(s)
1 Definition

(sometimes offensive) Of or belonging to the Romani people or one of it sub-groups (Roma, Sinti, Romanichel, etc).

2 Definition

Of or having the qualities of an itinerant person or group with qualities traditionally ascribed to Romani people; making a living from dishonest practices or theft etc.