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Gorgio

/ -dʒɪəʊ, ˈɡɔːdʒəʊ /

noun

  1. (sometimes not capital) a word used by Gypsies for a non-Gypsy

“Collins English Dictionary — Complete & Unabridged” 2012 Digital Edition © William Collins Sons & Co. Ltd. 1979, 1986 © HarperCollins Publishers 1998, 2000, 2003, 2005, 2006, 2007, 2009, 2012


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Word History and Origins

Origin of Gorgio1

from Romany
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Example Sentences

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Trading Standards, which regulates illegal sales activity, reportedly seized bottles of Cabernet Sauvignon, Merlot, Shiraz and Pinot Gorgio on two separate occasions, all of which were deemed counterfeit.

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“Everyone knows us Gypsies're all partial for a bit o' gorgio in the pot, ain’t that right?”

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“Jimmy don't make them for every gorgio who falls into our camp, yer know.”

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Donna's voice and the superb disco music by Gorgio Moroder was a sure winner.

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In those days, when I was beginning her portrait, I had Gorgio play for her: she liked his viola da gamba skill.

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