Gipsy
noun, verb
noun, verb ·Uncommon ·Advanced level
Definitions
Noun
- 1 Alternative spelling of gypsy. alt-of, alternative
- 2 Alternative spelling of Gypsy. alt-of, alternative
- 3 a person who resembles a Romani in leading an unconventional, nomadic way of life wordnet
- 4 a member of a people with dark skin and hair who speak Romany and who traditionally live by seasonal work and fortunetelling; they are believed to have originated in northern India but now are living on all continents (but mostly in Europe, North Africa, and North America) wordnet
- 5 a laborer who moves from place to place as demanded by employment wordnet
Verb
- 1 Alternative spelling of gypsy. alt-of, alternative
Example
More examples"As we passed through one of the gates on our way home again, a pretty young woman of gipsy type coming in the opposite direction bowed and smiled."