gip
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Definition
- Verb:
- To cheat or swindle someone, especially out of money: The word "gip" means to deprive someone of something, typically money, through deceit or fraud.
Usage
The verb "gip" is used to describe an act of cheating. It is considered informal and offensive due to its origin as a derogatory term. Its use is strongly discouraged in modern, respectful language.
Examples
Advanced Usage
- Historical/Offensive Context: The word is an alteration of "gypsy," a term for the Romani people, used in a prejudiced way to imply dishonesty. Because of this etymology, the word is considered a racial slur and is highly offensive.
Variants and Related Words
- Gyp (verb/noun): A more common spelling variant with the same meaning and offensive connotations.
- He felt he got a gyp when the product broke after one day.
- Swindle (verb): To cheat someone out of money or property. (Neutral synonym)
- Defraud (verb): To illegally obtain money from someone by deception. (Formal synonym)
- Con (verb): To persuade someone to do or believe something by lying to them. (Informal synonym)
Synonyms
- Cheat
- Swindle
- Defraud
- Con
- Fleece
- Rip off
Important Note on Usage
The words "gip" and "gyp" are considered offensive slurs. It is recommended to use alternative words like "swindle," "cheat," "defraud," or "rip off" instead.
Verb
- deprive of by deceit
- 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