gyppo

noun

gyp·​po

variants or less commonly gypo

ˈji(ˌ)pō

plural -s

1

: a small logging operator who usually works on a contract basis

2

: contract work done by a gyppo

Word History

Etymology

by shortening & alteration from gypsy entry 1

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