gypsy

Definition

  • n. a member of a people with dark skin and hair who speak Romany and who traditionally live by seasonal work and fortunetelling; they are believed to have originated in northern India but now are living on all continents (but mostly in Europe, North Africa, and North America)

Word forms

Plural
gypsies

Example sentences

  1. n.

    The gypsy family traveled from town to town, sharing their music and stories.

  2. a.

    Her vibrant clothing and love for freedom gave her a gypsy spirit.

  3. vi.

    He decided to gypsy around Europe for a few months in search of adventure.