gyp- root words — words with the gyp- root

The root gyp- comes from Greek aigyptios, meaning Egyptian. 5 words in Dendril are built from it, including gyp, gypped, gyps, gypsies, gypsy. Dendril shows them on a free interactive word map — no signup, no ads.

Words that use the gyp- root

Explore words with gyp- — words containing the gyp- root and sharing its sense of "Egyptian". Examples include gyp, gypped, gyps, gypsies, gypsy. Click any word to see its own roots, definition, and related words.

What does gyp- mean?

The gyp- root means Egyptian, from Greek aigyptios. Recognizing it helps you decode and remember the many English words built on this root.