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gyp1

Syllabification: (gyp)
Pronunciation: /jip/
informal
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Definition of gyp

verb (gyps, gypping, gypped)

[with object]
  • cheat or swindle (someone):that’s salesmanship, you have to gyp people into buying stuff they don’t like

noun

(also gip)
  • an act of cheating; a swindle.

Origin:

late 19th century: of unknown origin

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