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gyp¹ Definition

gyp (jip)

noun

  1. an act of cheating; swindle; fraud
  2. a swindler

Etymology: prob. < Gypsy

transitive verb, intransitive verb gypped, gyp·ping

Informal to swindle; cheat

gyp² Definition

gyp (jip)

noun

a male servant at a college, esp. at Cambridge

Etymology: < ? obs. gippo, a scullion < Fr jupeau, a jacket, jerkin < jupe < Ar jubba, a long outer garment

gyp Synonyms

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gyp Usage Examples

Modifies a noun

  • room: All belongings left on the floor may be removed by Library Staff to the Library basement gyp room.

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