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Gypsiemese

Gypsiemese (noun or adjective) – The action or behavior of a person who caricaturally, exaggeratedly, and derogatorily imitates traits, accent, gestures, clothing, or customs stereotypically attributed to people of Romani ethnicity, with the intent to ridicule or humiliate them based on racist prejudices. The term combines “gypsy” (a term often considered pejorative for Romani people) with the suffix “-mimese” (from “mimicry” – imitation), emphasizing the racist nature of the imitation.
In a discussion about online racism:
“That TikTok clip is full of pure gypsiemese – the guy puts on big earrings, speaks with a made-up accent, and makes exaggerated gestures to mock Romani people.”
In an article about stereotypes:
“Gypsiemese is an insidious form of racism hidden under the guise of humor, which perpetuates the negative image of the Romani community in society.”
In a conversation between friends:
“Stop doing gypsiemese, it’s not funny at all – it’s offensive and racist to imitate people like that just to laugh at them
by Dreamyshark January 3, 2026
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Scissor Gypsie

A person who trims marijuana with scissors and lives in another area. Transient worker in the marijuana industry.
Today while I was in town , several Scissor Gypsies had their signs up looking for work.
by Dane Bread April 24, 2015
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The Gypsies Curse

The consequence of removing the Georgia based band Gyn Soaked Gypsies from stage mid song.

If you remove said band from stage before the agreed upon time, then venue will become defunct in under a year.
"Man I saw Gyn Soaked Gypsies play at a bar last October, and the drunken sound guy jumped up on stage mid song to cut their set short by twenty minutes! Six months later...the bar is just GONE! I think it was the Gypsies Curse!"
by JakeThePinetree September 12, 2020
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travelling 'round the world like pirates and gypsies

without having though it through comme du monde, going on unplanned, retargerous, harebrained adventures
i don't want my kids travelling 'round the world like pirates and gypsies; i want them to grow up pragmatic and rational people.
by Sexydimma October 8, 2014
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