noun
gyp
jihp
Gyp (noun) means an act of cheating or swindling someone. Example: “Paying that much for a broken phone was a total gyp.”
noun
1
An act of cheating or swindling someone.
"Paying that much for a broken phone was a total gyp."
verb
1
To cheat or swindle someone out of money.
"The cab driver gypped me out of ten bucks by taking the longer route."
"The mechanic gypped her by charging for parts he never replaced."
"You better watch out; they'll try to gyp you if you don't know what you're doing."
How to use gyp
Learner’s notesIn plain EnglishTo cheat someone, or a swindle itself.
When to use it
Considered offensive by many due to its origin as an ethnic slur against the Roma people; best avoided in favour of "cheat" or "rip off."
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Word forms
- Plural
- gyps
- Third person singular
- gyps
- Past tense
- gypped
Etymology
Likely derived from "gypsy," reflecting an old and unfair stereotype of the Roma people as swindlers.
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Frequently asked questions
What does “gyp” mean?
The word “gyp” means an act of cheating or swindling someone. In plain terms, to cheat someone, or a swindle itself.
How do you pronounce “gyp”?
“Gyp” is pronounced jihp (/d͡ʒɪp/ in IPA).
How do you use “gyp” in a sentence?
Here is “gyp” used in a sentence: “Paying that much for a broken phone was a total gyp.”
What part of speech is “gyp”?
Depending on how it is used, “gyp” can be a noun and a verb.
How many meanings does “gyp” have?
“Gyp” has 2 distinct senses listed in this dictionary. The most common is: an act of cheating or swindling someone.
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