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Romanian word for "gipsy". The only correct way of calling a gipsy in Romanian. We never say "rom" or "rrom", because the stupid Westerns confuse Romanians with gippos.

"Ţigan" is NOT a derogatory term for "gipsy". We have "cioară" (nigger) for that.
Mircea Lucescu este unul dintre puţinii ţigani pe care îi apreciez.

(Mircea Lucescu is one of the few gipsies I appreciate.)
Ţigan by B.I-S August 26, 2017
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A Romanian word for Gypsy (Romani) that is loaded with negative connotations. Many use it to avoid confusing Romani for Romanians, however a better alternative is Romi. Romi used to be enslaved in certain parts of Romania, the word tigan implies slave status. A lot of non-Romi will tell you it’s not offensive, but that’s because it’s not targeted at them. Though not the worst word, most Romi find it offensive and degrading. When Romi use it towards each other it’s fine. Even if it’s the direct translation of Gypsy, it’s meaning in Romanian shows how negative it is. You wouldn’t see such definition for other ethnicities.
nu-mi spune Ţigan, sunt Rom.
Ţigan by RomiCale September 27, 2020
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Uite țiganul acela!
Look at that gypsy!
țigan by Rapha_69420 December 6, 2021
Is the thing that Rob Lucci in the Anime One Piece says its a form of Rokushiki (its not shigan its țigan)
țigan (iron finger) i am a țigan
țigan by MRPikachu32 July 3, 2022
The most loving, caring, loyal and trustworthy person you'll ever meet. The best friend you could ever have. She can be shy at times but has the most outgoing and crazy personality once she is comfortable with you. She's normally the prettiest one in the group but doesn't let that go to her head. Don't let her looks fool you she doesn't take shit from anybody, she's a beautiful woman with no chill. Everyone pretty much loves her but those who don't are just jealous.
Tigan is the type of woman you marry.

If I have a daughter I'm going to name her Tigan.

Tigan was the sexiest one at the party.
Tigan by IamKing27 June 18, 2018
a lovely sweet girl some times mardi but is a very beutiful girl she gets upset a lot she is kinda popular waits for people to like her and goes out with the most popular people she has only 1 best friend and keeps her
tigan is a pretty girl she's got a nice body
tigan by annomnyous November 19, 2019
Tigan (Romanian) or Gangster is word to describe gangsters in Romania, such as Gypsies.
Vlad: “Ugh I can’t stand Tigans, they always steal my stuff!
Stefan: “Not all tigans are bad you know”
Vlad: “Then explain why you don’t have a car anymore”
Stefan: “Uhh… yea you’re right, fuck Tigans!”
Tigan by TheSecondG May 17, 2022
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