by SelahWrites on January 31st, 2008

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Is the term "gypped" offensive to those of Romanian descent?

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  • by sdlfas on May 14th, 2011

    sdlfas

    No it is not offensive. The term is an American term and they are not many and never have been many Gypsies in America. Gyp is a type of servant and gyp in this case did not evolve from gypsy either. Rather, it came from the gippo, another type of servant.
    That being said, I am not Romani and because this word could be misinterpreted as being an evolution and derogatory term for a gypsy, be careful where you say it. Or be prepared to argue your case.

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    • sdlfas: please see my reply there:
      http://www.answerbag.com/a_view/10717073

      iwnit

      by iwnit on May 15th, 2011

    • Hmm. I have been called gippo, or gyppo more than once... and never in a nice way. I think that might have to do with me being Rroma Gypsy.

      I have no clue how "Gippo" could come from anything else. If the answerer ever returns, I am curious... if it gippo did not come from Gypsy, where did it come from?

      I am not being confrontational here. I am curious.

      And, if you return, please see iwnit's answer.

      Arisztid

      by Arisztid on May 15th, 2011

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