Meaning of the word gypsy in English

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gypsy

US /ˈdʒɪp.si/

UK /ˈdʒɪp.si/

Noun

a member of a people originating in South Asia and traditionally having an itinerant way of life, living widely dispersed across Europe and North and South America and speaking a language (Romani) that is related to Hindi; a Romani person.

Synonym:

Romani Roma Rom Romanichal tzigane Traveler nomad migrant rover wanderer wayfarer gyppo tinker didicoi

a nomadic or free-spirited person.

Example:

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why should she choose to wander the world with a penniless gypsy like me?

Synonym:

Romani Roma Rom Romanichal tzigane Traveler nomad migrant rover wanderer wayfarer gyppo tinker didicoi

Adjective

(of a business or business person) nonunion or unlicensed.

Example:

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gypsy trucking firms

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