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- verb Simple past tense and past participle of
gyp .
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Examples
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The use of the word gypped caused all this jockeying for position?
"Cleuless" is Right Jen 2008
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I generally don't use the word gypped because it is a derogatory term used to describe behaviors associated with people who hail from the Romani culture.
Punk Rock Human Resources Laurie 2010
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Question: While Friday Night Lights continues to be one of my favorite shows, despite the recent Jerry Springer moment at Julie's dorm, I feel kind of gypped about Landry.
Ask Matt: Location, Location, Location; Plus FNL, Fringe, Grey's and More! 2010
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Hey Alix, I'm sure you -- like the rest of the planet -- have no idea about this, but "gypped" is actually a racial slur against Roma people more commonly known as "gypsies".
"Cleuless" is Right Jen 2008
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As for a word to replace "gypped", how about it's own definition?
"Cleuless" is Right Jen 2008
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I've also felt kind of gypped with the whole toy thing.
Archive 2008-08-01 Darth Larry 2008
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I've also felt kind of gypped with the whole toy thing.
THE EMPIRE BLOGS BACK: Ugly Confession: DL is Not Excited About STAR WARS: The Clone Wars Darth Larry 2008
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That being said, what better word can describe getting "gypped"?
"Cleuless" is Right Jen 2008
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I was aware of the connotations of "gypped" and I don't use the word myself.
"Cleuless" is Right Jen 2008
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On gypped: I think Allie's point was, all things being equal, why is "gypped" accaptable in our nomenclature, but one is criticized for the similar expressions; "jewed," for example.
"Cleuless" is Right Jen 2008
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