Where does “gyppery” come from?
gyppery (English) comes from English gyp, from English gypsy, from English Egyptian — Of, from, or pertaining to Egypt, the Egyptian...
gyppery (English): The act of one who gyps; cheating; swindle
Definitions
- The act of one who gyps; cheating; swindle
Ancestry of “gyppery”, step by step
gyppery traces back through two separate lines of ancestry.
via English gyp
| Step | Language | Word | Meaning |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | English | gyp | A cheat or swindle; a rip-off; Synonym of gypsy;... |
| 2 | English | gypsy | Alternative form of Gypsy: a member of the Romani... |
| 3 | English | Egyptian | Of, from, or pertaining to Egypt, the Egyptian... |
via English ery
| Step | Language | Word | Meaning |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | English | ery | — |