Gipsy
Gipsy · Gipsies
Dated spelling of GypsyDated spelling of Gypsy.
» She is my gipsy wife.
Meaning
1 senses(UK)Dated spelling of Gypsy.
More definitions
- a person who resembles a Romani in leading an unconventional, nomadic way of life
- a member of a people with dark skin and hair who speak Romany and who traditionally live by seasonal work and fortunetelling; they are believed to have originated in northern India but now are living on all continents (but mostly in Europe, North Africa, and North America)
- a laborer who moves from place to place as demanded by employment
Examples
1 sentencesShe is my gipsy wife.
Forms
plural: GipsiesSynonyms
7 synonymsClose in meaning
- a person who resembles a Romani in leading an unconventional, nomadic way of life:gypsy
- a member of a people with dark skin and hair who speak Romany and who traditionally live by seasonal work and fortunetelling; they are believed to have originated in northern India but now are living on all continents (but mostly in Europe, North Africa, and North America):GypsyRomanyRommanyRomaniRomaBohemian
- a laborer who moves from place to place as demanded by employment:itinerantgypsy