Pronunciation: /ˈdʒɪpsi kæb/

Definitions of gypsy cab

noun a taxicab that operates without a license or outside of the regulations of a licensed taxi service

Example Sentences

A1 I took a gypsy cab to get home because I couldn't find a regular taxi.

A2 The gypsy cab driver offered to take us to the airport for a cheaper price than the official taxis.

B1 It is not recommended to take a gypsy cab in unfamiliar cities due to safety concerns.

B2 The local authorities cracked down on gypsy cabs operating without proper licenses.

C1 Some travelers prefer using gypsy cabs for their flexibility and lower costs compared to traditional taxi services.

C2 The gypsy cab industry has faced criticism for operating outside of regulations and potentially putting passengers at risk.

Examples of gypsy cab in a Sentence

formal I would advise against taking a gypsy cab as they are often unregulated and unsafe.

informal Let's just grab a gypsy cab to get to the party quicker.

slang We hopped in a gypsy cab to avoid the long wait for a regular taxi.

figurative Her makeshift business felt like a gypsy cab, operating on the fringes of legality.

Grammatical Forms of gypsy cab

past tense

gypsy cabbed

plural

gypsy cabs

comparative

more gypsy cab

superlative

most gypsy cab

present tense

gypsy cab

future tense

will gypsy cab

perfect tense

have gypsy cabbed

continuous tense

is gypsy cabbing

singular

gypsy cab

positive degree

gypsy cab

infinitive

to gypsy cab

gerund

gypsy cabbing

participle

gypsy cabbed

Origin and Evolution of gypsy cab

First Known Use: 1950 year
Language of Origin: English
Story behind the word: The term 'gypsy cab' originated in the United States in the mid-20th century.
Evolution of the word: Originally used to refer to unlicensed taxis or unregulated transportation services, the term 'gypsy cab' has evolved to also encompass any informal or unauthorized transportation service.