To have been cheated or swindled, particularly out of money or payment owed.
From 'Gyp' or 'Gypsy,' a derogatory term historically applied to Romani people, with the offensive stereotype suggesting dishonesty. Emerged in 19th-century slang; the term is now considered offensive and outdated.
This word carries a troubling history—it's based on harmful stereotypes about Romani people that were common in earlier centuries, and it's a reminder of how prejudices get baked into everyday language without people realizing it.
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