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Definitions

Noun

1. 1
   The state of being a gypsy. countable, uncountable
2. 2
   The practices or habits ascribed to gypsies, such as deception, cheating, and flattery. countable, ethnic, offensive, slur, uncountable
3. 3
   A word or phrase used by gypsies. countable, uncountable

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

4. 4
   The support of gypsies or gypsy beliefs, culture etc. countable, uncountable

Example

More examples

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

Etymology

From gypsy + -ism.

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