gypsy

adjective

1. (offensive) Of or having the qualities of an itinerant person or group with qualities traditionally ascribed to Romani people; making a living from dishonest practices or theft etc.

- If anyone questions them, they'll fold up faster than a gypsy roofing company.

noun

1. a laborer who moves from place to place as demanded by employment

Similar word(s): gipsy, itinerant

Definition categories: person, jack, laborer, labourer

2. 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)

Similar word(s): bohemian, gipsy, roma, romani, romany

Definition categories: person, indian

3. a person who resembles a Gypsy in leading an unconventional, nomadic way of life

Similar word(s): gipsy

Definition categories: person, individual, mortal, somebody, someone, soul

4. the Indic language of the Gypsies

Similar word(s): romany

Definition categories: communication, sanskrit

verb

1. (intransitive) To roam around the country like a gypsy.