gipsy
/ˈdʒɪpsi/
noun
- A term for a member of the Romani people, now often considered offensive; the preferred term is 'Romani'.
- It is more respectful to say 'Romani' instead of gipsy when referring to the ethnic group.
- The book used the outdated term gipsy, which the publisher later changed to Romani.
- Many Romani people consider the word gipsy to be a slur.