How to Pronounce Gyps

To pronounce "gyps", say GYPS — one syllable. Tap play below to hear it in four English accents, or practice it syllable by syllable.

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What does gyps mean?

noun

  1. (sometimes offensive) A member of the Romani people, or one of the sub-groups (Roma, Sinti, Romanichal, etc).

noun

  1. (sometimes offensive) A cheat or swindle; a rip-off.

    “Why do we have to buy this new edition of the textbook when there’s almost no difference between it and the previous one? What a gyp!”

noun

  1. A college servant, one who would attend upon a number of students, brushing their clothes, carrying parcels, waiting at parties and other tasks, distinct from a college porter or bedder.
  2. The room in which such college servants work.

Synonyms

RomRomaRomanitziganezigeuner

Related words

cheatsgypaetinaecuvieroniusavisauruscrax

Frequently asked questions

How many syllables are in "gyps"?▾

"Gyps" has one syllable.

What does "gyps" mean?▾

Gyps: (sometimes offensive) A member of the Romani people, or one of the sub-groups (Roma, Sinti, Romanichal, etc).

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