Gyp
verb
To cheat or swindle someone.
He gyped me out of my money.
Often appears as...
- gyp out of
- gyp someone
Usage tips
Informal, Disapproving
Colloquial
noun
A fraud or swindle.
The deal turned out to be a gyp.
Often appears as...
- a gyp
- turn out to be a gyp
Usage tips
Informal, Disapproving
Colloquial
verb
To cheat or swindle someone.
He gyped me out of my money.
Often appears as...
- gyp out of
- gyp someone
Usage tips
Informal, Disapproving
Colloquial
noun
A fraud or swindle.
The deal turned out to be a gyp.
Often appears as...
- a gyp
- turn out to be a gyp
Usage tips
Informal, Disapproving
Colloquial
Definition 1 of 2
Pro Tip 1/3Colloquial Term
Use 'gyp' mainly in casual conversation or informal writing, not in formal settings.
I can't believe it, they totally gypped me!
Pro Tip 2/3Potential Insensitivity
Be aware 'gyp' can be insensitive because it relates to a stereotype about the Romani people.
Some people might be offended if you use the term 'gyp'.
Pro Tip 3/3Connotation of Deceit
Has a negative connotation implying deception, often in small transactions or bargains.
This offer has no real value; they're trying to gyp us.
Pro Tip 1/3Colloquial Term
Use 'gyp' mainly in casual conversation or informal writing, not in formal settings.
I can't believe it, they totally gypped me!
Pro Tip 2/3Potential Insensitivity
Be aware 'gyp' can be insensitive because it relates to a stereotype about the Romani people.
Some people might be offended if you use the term 'gyp'.
Pro Tip 3/3Connotation of Deceit
Has a negative connotation implying deception, often in small transactions or bargains.
This offer has no real value; they're trying to gyp us.
Pro Tip 1/3Colloquial Term
Use 'gyp' mainly in casual conversation or informal writing, not in formal settings.
I can't believe it, they totally gypped me!
Pro Tip 2/3Potential Insensitivity
Be aware 'gyp' can be insensitive because it relates to a stereotype about the Romani people.
Some people might be offended if you use the term 'gyp'.
Pro Tip 3/3Connotation of Deceit
Has a negative connotation implying deception, often in small transactions or bargains.
This offer has no real value; they're trying to gyp us.
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