GYPSYISM

Etymology

Noun

gypsyism (countable and uncountable, plural gypsyisms)

The state of being a gypsy.

(offensive, ethnic slur) The practices or habits ascribed to gypsies, such as deception, cheating, and flattery.

Usage notes

See the notes about gypsy and Gypsy.

Source: Wiktionary


Gyp"sy*ism, n.

1. The arts and practices or habits of gypsies; deception; cheating; flattery.

2. The state of a gypsy.

Source: Webster’s Unabridged Dictionary 1913 Edition



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