Pronunciations (2)
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/ˈd͡ʒɪp.si/
Pronunciation notes
- General-American
- UK
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ˈd͡ʒɪp.si
Noun
A member of the Romani people, or one of the sub-groups (Roma, Sinti, Romanichal, etc).
Usage- Offensive
- sometimes
A member of other nomadic peoples, not only of the Romani people; a traveller. Alternative spelling of gypsy.
Proper noun
The language Romani.
Usage- Offensive
- Rare
- sometimes
A female given name.
- Examples
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More examples (1)
"Why, good afternoon, Miss Gypsy," said Sir Simms; "I'm surprised to see you such a warm day — very much surprised. But you always were a remarkable young lady ..."
Adjective
Of or belonging to the Romani people or one of it sub-groups (Roma, Sinti, Romanichel, etc).
Usage- not-comparable
- Offensive
- sometimes
Noun
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)
- Broader terms
the Indic language of the Romani
- Broader terms