Give somebody gyp

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verb

To cause someone pain or discomfort.

My old injury sometimes gives me gyp.
Visual representation of "give somebody gyp" - To cause someone pain or discomfort.

Often appears as...

  • pain gives me gyp
  • this gives me gyp

Usage tips

Informal

Colloquial,Idiomatic

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Visual representation of "give somebody gyp"
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Physical Discomfort

Often refers to persistent minor pain or annoyance rather than severe pain.

Illustration for Physical Discomfort
This old sofa gives me gyp whenever I sit on it.
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Casual Expression

Used informally, more common in spoken conversation than written form.

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I can't jog today; my knee is giving me gyp again.
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Empathetic Response

Expressing about something that gives gyp can invite sympathy or understanding.

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Ever since the accident, climbing stairs really gives me gyp.
Visual representation of the word "Give somebody gyp"

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