ENGLISH DICTIONARY

Gypsyism

Definition, Meaning & Examples

Part of speech noun

Quick meaning: Gypsyism is a noun meaning The state of being a gypsy.

Meaning

The state of being a gypsy.

More Meanings

  1. A word or phrase used by gypsies.
  2. The support of gypsies or gypsy beliefs, culture etc.
  3. (offensive, ethnic slur) The practices or habits ascribed to gypsies, such as deception, cheating, and flattery.

Example Sentences

The word is a gypsyism, one of many that we find in Spanish.

Word Forms

Related Words

Related dictionary entries include gipsyism, gypsydom, gipsydom, gypsy, gipsy, gypsey.

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