Gypped Meaning in English

word

US

ˈdʒɪpt

JIPT

UK

dʒɪpt

jipt

Definition

To be cheated, tricked, or swindled, especially by being charged too much or given less than promised. (Note: this word is now considered offensive and should be avoided.)

Usage & Nuances

Highly informal, outdated, and offensive because of its ethnic origins; using 'gypped' is considered discriminatory—better alternatives are 'cheated,' 'ripped off,' or 'scammed.' Often found in older books or speech; avoid in modern conversation.

• Spanish: estafado - timado
• Portuguese (BR): passado para trás - enganado
• Portuguese (PT): enganado - traído
• Chinese (Simplified): 被骗了 - 受骗了
• Chinese (Traditional): 被騙了 - 受騙了
• Hindi: धोखा दिया गया
• Arabic: تعرّض للخداع
• Bengali: ঠকানো - প্রতারিত হওয়া
• Russian: обмануть - надуть
• Japanese: だまされた - 損をした
• Vietnamese: bị lừa - bị chặt chém
• Korean: 속이다 - 사기당하다
• Turkish: kazıklamak - dolandırmak
• Urdu: دھوکہ دینا - ٹھگ لینا
• Indonesian: ditipu - dibohongi

Example Sentences

I felt gypped when I saw the real price online.

basic

She was gypped by the taxi driver.

basic

We got gypped at the market today.

basic

I can't believe I paid double. Totally gypped!

natural

They promised the room was ocean view, but we got gypped.

natural

Some people say they feel gypped after buying concert tickets online.

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