GYPSY

/ˈd͡ʒɪp.si/

5-letter word · 14 Scrabble points · 14 Words With Friends points

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Meaning of GYPSY

noun
  1. (sometimes offensive) A member of the Romani people, or one of the sub-groups (Roma, Sinti, Romanichal, etc).
adjective
  1. (sometimes offensive) Of or belonging to the Romani people or one of it sub-groups (Roma, Sinti, Romanichel, etc).
noun
  1. An itinerant person or any person, not necessarily Romani; a tinker, a traveller or a carny.
  2. (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.)
verb
  1. To roam around the country like a gypsy.
  2. To perform the gypsy step in contra dancing.
adjective
  1. 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.
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About the word GYPSY

Is "GYPSY" a valid Scrabble word?

Yes. "GYPSY" is in the ENABLE word list, accepted by Words With Friends and most open Scrabble apps. It scores 14 points in Scrabble and 14 points in Words With Friends.

How many points is "GYPSY" worth?

In Scrabble, "GYPSY" is worth 14 points before bonuses. In Words With Friends, it's worth 14 points. Played on a triple-word-score, the Scrabble value becomes 42.

What does "GYPSY" mean?

(sometimes offensive) A member of the Romani people, or one of the sub-groups (Roma, Sinti, Romanichal, etc).

Does "GYPSY" have any anagrams?

No, "GYPSY" has no anagrams in the ENABLE dictionary — it's the only word that can be formed from its exact letters.