Antonyms for gyp


Grammar : Verb
Spell : jip
Phonetic Transcription : dʒɪp


Definition of gyp

Origin :
  • "to cheat, swindle," 1889, American English, probably derived from the colloquial shortening of Gypsy (cf. gip). Related: Gypped. As a noun, "fraudulent action, a cheat," by 1914.
  • verb rip-off
Example sentences :
  • "And Gyp's things muss my room so," cried Tibby, plaintively.
  • Extract from : « Highacres » by Jane Abbott
  • "Isn't it funny," mused Gyp as she balanced on the footboard of her bed.
  • Extract from : « Highacres » by Jane Abbott
  • Gyp's tone asked, rather: "What in the world have you found to do?"
  • Extract from : « Highacres » by Jane Abbott
  • "The poor old man," Jerry said so feelingly that Gyp stared at her.
  • Extract from : « Highacres » by Jane Abbott
  • She had not laid eyes on Gyp after that one fleeting glimpse on the stairs.
  • Extract from : « Highacres » by Jane Abbott
  • Gyp had passed beyond the age when Graham's teasing could disturb her.
  • Extract from : « Highacres » by Jane Abbott
  • Jerry declared, of course, that Gyp's suggestion was "wonderful."
  • Extract from : « Highacres » by Jane Abbott
  • She was conscious, now, of only two persons in the room, Gyp and Uncle Johnny.
  • Extract from : « Highacres » by Jane Abbott
  • Gyp and Tibby went upstairs with her; Graham disappeared with Pepperpot.
  • Extract from : « Highacres » by Jane Abbott
  • And there was Gyp smiling and beckoning her to an empty desk beside her.
  • Extract from : « Highacres » by Jane Abbott

Synonyms for gyp

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