What is the definition of a gypsy?

While normally considered a racial slur, the word "gypsy" (in the US) refers to a person of Romani heritage. As with all ... I am a Gadji (non-Rom) person, and I feel that alot of the definitions of "Gypsy" are offensive. ... True Romany gypsies often get the blame for being theiving pikey scum, when they havent done anything. read more

An old gypsy woman was seated on the ground nursing her knees, and occasionally poking a skewer into the round kettle that sent forth an odorous steam; two small shock-headed children were lying prone and resting on their elbows something like small sphinxes; and a placid donkey was bending his head over a tall girl, who, lying on her back, was scratching his nose and indulging him with a bite of excellent stolen hay. read more

Gypsy definition, a member of a nomadic, Caucasoid people of generally swarthy complexion, who migrated originally from India, settling in various parts of Asia, Europe, and, most recently, North America. read more