Meaning of gyp in English

1. Pronunciation

   /dʒɪp/

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1. Verb

   gyp

   Etymology

   late 19th century: of unknown origin

   Definitions

   1. deprive of by deceit

   Examples

   • « 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

   • bunco
   • bunco game
   • bunko
   • bunko game
   • cheat
   • chiseler
   • chiseller
   • con
   • confidence game
   • confidence trick
   • con game
   • cozenage
   • exploitation
   • flimflam
   • gouger
   • grifter
   • hustle
   • rig
   • scam
   • scammer
   • sharper
   • sharpie
   • sharpy
   • sting
   • swindle
   • swindler
   • using
   • victimisation
   • victimization

2. Noun

   gyp

   Etymology

   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 property

   Derived terms

   • bunco
   • con
   • defraud
   • diddle
   • goldbrick
   • mulct
   • nobble
   • rook
   • scam
   • swindle
   • victimize

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