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perfunctory
Definition: (adjective) unenthusiastic, routine, or mechanical.
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< gyoza
gypseous >
gyp
also
gip
(j
p)
KEY
Slang
TRANSITIVE VERB:
gypped
, also
gipped
gyp·ping
,
gip·ping
gyps
,
gips
To deprive (another) of something by fraud; cheat or swindle.
NOUN:
A fraud or swindle.
One who defrauds; a swindler.
ETYMOLOGY:
Probably short for
Gypsy
OTHER FORMS:
gyp
per
(Noun)
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