Gipsy

noun, verb

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Definitions

Noun
  1. 1
    Alternative spelling of gypsy. alt-of, alternative
  2. 2
    Alternative spelling of Gypsy. alt-of, alternative
  3. 3
    a person who resembles a Romani in leading an unconventional, nomadic way of life wordnet
  4. 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. 5
    a laborer who moves from place to place as demanded by employment wordnet
Verb
  1. 1
    Alternative spelling of gypsy. alt-of, alternative

Synonyms

All synonyms
bohemiangypsyitinerantitinerantromaromani

Example

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"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."

Related phrases

Gipsy Hill

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