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.

Romany; the language of the Gypsies.

( lowercase ) a person held to resemble a gypsy, esp. in physical characteristics or in a traditionally ascribed freedom or inclination to move from place to place.

( lowercase ) Informal . gypsy cab.

( lowercase ) Informal . an independent, usually nonunion trucker, hauler, operator, etc.

( lowercase ) Slang . a chorus dancer, esp. in the Broadway theater.

( lowercase ) gyp 1 ( def. 4 ) .

of or pertaining to the Gypsies.

( lowercase ) Informal . working independently or without a license

gypsy truckers.

noun

bohemian , nomad , roamer , rom , romanes (language) , romany , schemer , sharper , tzigane , vagrant , wanderer , zingara , zingaro