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gypsyism

English

Alternative forms

  • gipsyism

Etymology

gypsy +? -ism

Noun

gypsyism (countable and uncountable, plural gypsyisms)

  1. The state of being a gypsy.
  2. (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.

See also

  • antigypsyism

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gypsyish

English

Etymology

gypsy +? -ish

Adjective

gypsyish (comparative more gypsyish, superlative most gypsyish)

  1. Like a gypsy.

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