Definitions by thomgael

tinker 

Shortening of the word "tinceard" which is Gaelic for Tinsmith. Commonly used to describe Irish Travellers, although many now consider it an insult. People get confused between Gypsy's of Romany decent, and Irish Tinkers. Mainly because their so ignorant and born with a silver spoon in their mouths.

tinker by thomgael August 9, 2003

Gratch

"Gratch": Irish Traveller slang for a stopping place.
"Tan" in Romany slang means the same.

Gratch by thomgael August 9, 2003

mush 

Greeting term used by Romany Gypsies for fellow travellers.
used alot by wannabe gypsies.

"How you doin mush?"

mush by thomgael August 9, 2003

gorgei 

A Non-Gypsy, House Dweller.

"He's only a Gorgei, leave him alone mush"

gorgei by thomgael August 9, 2003

Chavvy 

Gypsy's use this word to refer to childeren.

"Get your little chavvy's out of the road"

Chavvy by thomgael August 9, 2003