Gipsyesque

/ɡɪpsiːˈɛsk/ adjective

Definition

Having qualities or characteristics resembling or suggestive of Gypsy or Romani culture, fashion, or lifestyle.

Etymology

From 'Gipsy' plus the suffix '-esque' (from French, meaning 'in the style or manner of'), forming an adjective.

Kelly Says

The '-esque' suffix allowed non-Romani people to play with Romani aesthetics as fashion—what was survival for Romani people became a costume for others.

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