Gypped Meaning in English
word
ˈdʒɪpt
JIPT
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Highly informal, outdated, and offensive because of its ethnic origins; using 'gypped' is considered discriminatory—better alternatives are 'cheated,' 'ripped off,' or 'scammed.'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 - timadoPortuguese (BR): passado para trás - enganadoPortuguese (PT): enganado - traídoChinese (Simplified): 被骗了 - 受骗了Chinese (Traditional): 被騙了 - 受騙了Hindi: धोखा दिया गयाArabic: تعرّض للخداعBengali: ঠকানো - প্রতারিত হওয়াRussian: обмануть - надутьJapanese: だまされた - 損をしたVietnamese: bị lừa - bị chặt chémKorean: 속이다 - 사기당하다Turkish: kazıklamak - dolandırmakUrdu: دھوکہ دینا - ٹھگ لیناIndonesian: ditipu - dibohongi
Example Sentences
I felt gypped when I saw the real price online.
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She was gypped by the taxi driver.
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We got gypped at the market today.
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I can't believe I paid double. Totally gypped!
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They promised the room was ocean view, but we got gypped.
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Some people say they feel gypped after buying concert tickets online.
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