GYPSY
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Definition
Pronunciation: //ˈd͡ʒɪp.si//
noun
- (sometimes offensive) Alternative form of Gypsy (“member of the Romani people”).
- (colloquial) An itinerant person or any person, not necessarily Romani; a tinker, a traveller or a carny."Like a right gypsy, hath, at fast and loose, Beguiled me to the very heart of loss."
- (sometimes offensive) A move in contra dancing in which two dancers walk in a circle around each other while maintaining eye contact (but not touching as in a swing). (Compare whole gyp, half gyp, and gypsy meltdown, in which this step precedes a swing.)
- (theater) A member of a Broadway musical chorus line.
adj
- (offensive) Of or having the qualities of an itinerant person or group with qualities traditionally ascribed to Romani people; making a living from dishonest practices or theft etc.
verb
- (intransitive) To roam around the country like a gypsy."The rest of the day is spent out of doors "Gypsying", and families greatly enjoy themselves on these occasions."
noun
- (sometimes offensive) A member of the Romani people, or one of the sub-groups (Roma, Sinti, Romanichal, etc).
Source: Kaikki
Word Details
- Length
- 5 letters
- Scrabble Points
- 14 points
- Words With Friends Points
- 14 points
Word Games
- Scrabble US/Canada (OTCWL)
- Yes
- Scrabble UK (SOWPODS)
- Yes
- Wordle
- Yes
- Words With Friends
- Yes
How many Scrabble points is the word 'GYPSY'?
The word GYPSY is worth 14 points in Scrabble.
G2
Y4
P3
S1
Y4
Total: 14 points
How many Words With Friends points is the word 'GYPSY'?
The word GYPSY is worth 14 points in Words With Friends.
G3
Y3
P4
S1
Y3
Total: 14 points
What's the difference between Scrabble and Words With Friends points?
While many letters share the same point values, there are several key differences between Scrabble and Words With Friends point values:
- B, C, M, P: Worth 3 points in Scrabble, but 4 points in Words With Friends
- H, Y: Worth 4 points in Scrabble, but 3 points in Words With Friends
- L, N, U: Worth 1 point in Scrabble, but 2 points in Words With Friends
- V: Worth 4 points in Scrabble, but 5 points in Words With Friends
- J: Worth 8 points in Scrabble, but 10 points in Words With Friends
Note: These are base letter values. Actual game scores also depend on bonus squares (Double/Triple Letter/Word) and board placement, which differ between the two games. See the complete Scrabble point values and Words With Friends point values for full reference.