Gyp Joint

Pronunciation: /dʒɪp dʒɔɪnt/

Definitions of gyp joint

noun a dishonest or fraudulent establishment or operation, especially a gambling casino

Example Sentences

A1 I heard that the gyp joint down the street serves delicious pizza.

A2 The local gyp joint is known for its cheap drinks and lively atmosphere.

B1 We decided to meet at the gyp joint for a casual dinner with friends.

B2 The gyp joint we went to last night had a great band playing live music.

C1 Despite its reputation as a gyp joint, the bar actually had a sophisticated cocktail menu.

C2 The gyp joint we stumbled upon turned out to be a hidden gem with amazing food and service.

Examples of gyp joint in a Sentence

formal The authorities shut down the gyp joint for illegal gambling activities.

informal I heard there's a gyp joint down the street where people play poker.

slang Let's hit up that gyp joint for some blackjack tonight.

figurative The rundown bar felt like a gyp joint with its dim lighting and shady characters.

Grammatical Forms of gyp joint

• plural: gyp joints
• comparative: more gyp joint
• superlative: most gyp joint
• present tense: gyp joint
• future tense: will gyp joint
• perfect tense: have gyp joint
• continuous tense: is gyp jointing
• singular: gyp joint
• positive degree: gyp joint
• infinitive: to gyp joint
• gerund: gyp jointing
• participle: gyp jointed

Origin and Evolution of gyp joint

First Known Use: 1925 year

Language of Origin: English

Story behind the word: The term 'gyp joint' originated as a derogatory slang term used to describe a place where people were cheated or swindled.

Evolution of the word: Over time, the term 'gyp joint' has evolved to be considered offensive and inappropriate due to its derogatory nature towards the Romani people, who were historically referred to as 'gypsies'. As a result, the term is now seen as culturally insensitive and should be avoided in modern language usage.