gype en · NOUN
Etymology
From Scots gype (“foolish, awkward person”). Compare Old Norse geip (“nonsense”).
Meanings
- (Ulster) fool; clumsy, awkward person
- (Ulster) long-legged person
- (Ulster) silly boy
Forms
| Spelling | Features | Labels | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| gypes | Number=Plur | lexicographic | |
| gipe | alternative | lexicographic |