Gorger vs. Gypsy

Gorger vs. Gypsy — Is There a Difference?
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Difference Between Gorger and Gypsy

Gorgernoun

One who gorges

Gypsynoun

alternative form of Gypsy|nodot=1: a member of the Romani people.

Gorgernoun

Someone who is not a Romani, Sinti, Gypsy, or Traveller

Gypsynoun

(colloquial) An itinerant person or any person, not necessarily Romani; a tinker, a traveller or a carny.

Gorgernoun

someone who eats food rapidly and greedily

Gypsynoun

A move in contra dancing in which two dancers walk in a circle around each other while maintaining eye contact (but not touching as in a swing). whole gyp, half gyp, and gypsy meltdown, in which this step precedes a swing.}}

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Gypsynoun

(dated) A person with a dark complexion.

Gypsynoun

(dated) A sly, roguish woman.

Gypsyadjective

alternative form of Gypsy|nodot=1: of or belonging to the Romani people or one of it sub-groups (Roma, Sinti, Romanichel, etc).

Gypsyadjective

(offensive) Of or having the qualities of an itinerant person or group with qualities traditionally ascribed to Romani people; making a living from dishonest practices or theft etc.

If anyone questions them, they'll fold up faster than a gypsy roofing company.

Gypsyverb

(intransitive) To roam around the country like a gypsy.

Gypsyverb

To perform the gypsy step in contra dancing.

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Gypsynoun

a member of a nomadic people originating in northern India and now living on all continents

Gypsynoun

the Indic language of the Gypsies