Meaning of gyp in English
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Verb
gypEtymology
late 19th century: of unknown originDefinitions
1. deprive of by deceitExamples
- « He swindled me out of my inheritance »
- « She defrauded the customers who trusted her »
- « the cashier gypped me when he gave me too little change »
Derived terms
Noun
gypEtymology
late 19th century: perhaps from gee-up (see gee)Definitions
1. a swindle in which you cheat at gambling or persuade a person to buy worthless propertyDerived terms