gyps

Noun (1)

gyp (plural gyps)

1. (derogatory, offensive, sometimes) A cheat or swindle; a rip-off.
   • Why do we have to buy this new edition of the textbook when there’s almost no difference between it and the previous one? What a gyp!
2. Synonym of gypsy (“contra dance step”).

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   gypsy

Noun (2)

gyp (plural gyps)

1. (historical, Cambridge University, Durham University) A domestic servant, generally male, who would attend upon (usually several) students, brushing their clothes, carrying parcels, waiting at parties and other tasks; generally equivalent to a scout in the historical sense at Oxford University or a skip at Trinity College, Dublin.
   • All was neglect. The outer door of this room, which was open, was nearly on a level with the Quadrangle — some coats and trousers and boots were upon the ebony table and a "gyp" was brushing away at them just within the door — in wet weather he performed these functions entirely within the library...1880, William Blades, The Enemies of Books, page 40
2. (Cambridge University, Durham University) The room in which such college servants work.
3. (Cambridge University, Durham University) A small kitchen for use by college students.

Noun (3)

gyp (plural gyps)

1. Gypsophila.

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