gyp
word
Definition
A method of cheating or tricking someone, usually to avoid paying what's fair; also, something that is unfair or a scam. This word is informal and can be offensive due to its origin.
Usage & Nuances
'Gyp' is informal and considered outdated or offensive because it stereotypes Gypsies (the Roma people). Avoid using it in formal or sensitive contexts. Alternatives like 'rip-off', 'scam', or 'cheat' are safer. Common in phrases like 'get gypped' (be cheated).
Example Sentences
I felt like it was a gyp when the phone broke after one day.
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The tourist warned others about the gyp at that shop.
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Buying tickets from him turned out to be a gyp.
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We totally got gypped on that deal; it wasn’t worth half the price.
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Some online sales are just a total gyp—be careful where you shop.
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I can’t believe I paid so much for this. What a gyp!
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