give someone gyp

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give (one) gyp

To induce or cause physical pain in one. In this expression, "gyp" likely derives from the phrase "gee up" and is not related to "Gypsy." Primarily heard in UK. Ugh, my hip has been giving me gyp again in this damp, cold weather.

give someone gyp

cause pain or severe discomfort to someone. British informal

Gyp may be a dialect contraction of gee-up , a word of command used to urge a horse to move faster, the connection being that, in this phrase, whatever is giving someone gyp is preventing them from resting or taking things easy.

词组	give someone gyp
释义	give someone gyp Note: This page may contain content that is offensive or inappropriate for some readers. give (one) gyp To induce or cause physical pain in one. In this expression, "gyp" likely derives from the phrase "gee up" and is not related to "Gypsy." Primarily heard in UK. Ugh, my hip has been giving me gyp again in this damp, cold weather. See also: give, gyp Farlex Dictionary of Idioms. give someone gyp cause pain or severe discomfort to someone. British informal Gyp may be a dialect contraction of gee-up , a word of command used to urge a horse to move faster, the connection being that, in this phrase, whatever is giving someone gyp is preventing them from resting or taking things easy. See also: give, gyp, someone Farlex Partner Idioms Dictionary See also: give (one) gyp give somebody gyp gyp gyp joint gyp out of gyp (someone) out of (something) a chill pill rip rest in peace bring (someone or something) to the peace table
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