verb.
To cheat or swindle someone of something inappropriately.
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verb.
deprive of by deceit
noun.
a swindle in which you cheat at gambling or persuade a person to buy worthless property
Word Usage
"I'm all for being careful with words and respecting the sensibilities of others, but there is no evidence of the term gyp actually coming from the word gypsy it's possible, but so are multiple other origins."