gyp

1 of 2

noun

ˈjip 

plural gyps

1

British : a college servant

2

informal + offensive

a

: one who cheats : swindler

b

: an act or instance of cheating : fraud, swindle

gyp

2 of 2

verb

gypped; gypping; gyps

transitive + intransitive

informal + offensive : cheat

Word History

Etymology

Noun

probably short for gypsy

First Known Use

Noun

1767, in the meaning defined at sense 1

Verb

1879, in the meaning defined above

Phrases Containing gyp

• give (someone) gyp

Kids Definition

gyp

1 of 2 noun

ˈjip 

informal, offensive

1

: cheat entry 2 sense 2, swindler

2

: swindle entry 2, fraud

gyp

2 of 2 verb

gypped; gypping

informal, offensive

: cheat entry 1 sense 1, swindle