Gypsy
Gyp·sy
noun \ˈjip-sē\ plural Gypsies
Definition of GYPSY
1
: a member of a traditionally itinerant people who originated in northern India and now live chiefly in south and southwest Asia, Europe, and North America
2
: romany 2
3
not capitalized : one that resembles a Gypsy; especially : wanderer
See Origin of GYPSY
by shortening & alteration from Egyptian
First Known Use: 1537
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