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)
"The gypsy woman set up her colorful tent near the market square to offer crystal ball readings for passersby."
Alternative form of Gypsy: a member of the Romani people.
"The gypsy musician played a lively tune on her violin while traveling through the village market."
A member of the Romani people, or one of the sub-groups (Roma, Sinti, Romanichal, etc).
In plain English: Gypsy refers to someone who is part of the Romani people, an ethnic group with diverse subgroups.
"The vibrant caravan seemed to belong to a traveling gypsy troupe."
To roam around the country like a gypsy.
"After retiring from his corporate job, he decided to pack up and drive across the country in an RV just to see what life was like on the road."
In plain English: To be a "gypsy" means to travel from place to place without settling down permanently.
"They spent their summer gypsy-ing through national parks, sleeping in their van each night."
Alternative form of Gypsy: of or belonging to the Romani people.
"The local festival featured a gypsy fiddler playing traditional Roma tunes that delighted the crowd."
Of or belonging to the Romani people or one of it sub-groups (Roma, Sinti, Romanichel, etc).
In plain English: Gypsy" describes someone who is part of the Romani people, an ethnic group with diverse subgroups."
"The antique jewelry had a distinctly gypsy flair with its intricate silverwork and colorful stones."
The language Romani.
"She spoke to her grandmother in Gypsy, a language that held stories from generations past."