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.

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  1. Gypsy as a noun (sometimes, offensive):

    a member of the Romani people.

  2. Gypsy as a noun (colloquial):

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

  3. 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.}}

  4. Gypsy as a noun (dated):

    A person with a dark complexion.

  5. Gypsy as a noun (dated):

    A sly, roguish woman.

  1. Gypsy as an adjective:

    of or belonging to the Romani people.

  2. 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]]."

  1. Gypsy as a verb (intransitive):

    To roam around the country like a gypsy.

  2. Gypsy as a verb:

    To perform the gypsy step in contra dancing.

  1. Gyre as a noun:

    A swirling vortex.

  2. Gyre as a noun:

    A circular current, especially a large-scale ocean current.

  3. Gyre as a noun:

    A circular motion, or a circle described by a moving body; a turn or revolution; a circuit.

  1. Gyre as a verb (intransitive):

    to whirl

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