The difference between Gypsy and Gyre
When used as nouns, gypsy means a member of the romani people, whereas gyre means a swirling vortex.
When used as verbs, gypsy means to roam around the country like a gypsy, whereas gyre means to whirl.
Gypsy is also adjective with the meaning: of or belonging to the romani people.
check bellow for the other definitions of Gypsy and Gyre
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Gypsy as a noun (sometimes, offensive):
a member of the Romani people.
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Gypsy as a noun (colloquial):
An itinerant person or any person, not necessarily Romani; a tinker, a traveller or a carny.
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Gypsy as a noun (sometimes, offensive):
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). , , and , in which this step precedes a swing.}}
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Gypsy as a noun (dated):
A person with a dark complexion.
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Gypsy as a noun (dated):
A sly, roguish woman.
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Gypsy as an adjective:
of or belonging to the Romani people.
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Gypsy as an adjective (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.
Examples:
"If anyone questions them, they'll [[fold up]] faster than a gypsy roofing [[company]]."
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Gypsy as a verb (intransitive):
To roam around the country like a gypsy.
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Gypsy as a verb:
To perform the gypsy step in contra dancing.
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Gyre as a noun:
A swirling vortex.
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Gyre as a noun:
A circular current, especially a large-scale ocean current.
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Gyre as a noun:
A circular motion, or a circle described by a moving body; a turn or revolution; a circuit.
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Gyre as a verb (intransitive):
to whirl