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At least Dictionary.com validates the concept that "gyp" is from "Gypsy" [1]: > Origin of gyp > An Americanism dating back to 1885–90; back formation from Gyps
by SomeCallMeTim 5y ago
At least Dictionary.com validates the concept that "gyp" is from "Gypsy" [1]:
> Origin of gyp
> An Americanism dating back to 1885–90; back formation from Gypsy.
Same with Miriram-Webster: [2]
> History and Etymology for gyp
>
> Noun
>
> probably short for gypsy
In either case, it is rude for the word to be used, contrary to what PG implies.
[1] https://www.dictionary.com/browse/gyp https://www.dictionary.com/browse/gyp
[2] https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/gyp https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/gyp
- bhelkey 5y ago> At least Dictionary.com validates the concept that "gyp" is from "Gypsy" [1]: How does this relate to the article? I found 0 matches with Control+F.
- SomeCallMeTim 5y agoIn the notes: http://www.paulgraham.com/saynotes.html http://www.paulgraham.com/saynotes.html Note 9.
- bhelkey 5y agoI stand corrected.