Who knew that gypsies call non-travellers by the endearing term “gorgers”, which apparently is a disparaging swipe at the masses who live in houses and over-consume, and that the cross-pollination between gypsies and non-gypsies is not only frowned upon, but is — like in so many religions — considered heretic.

Do Travellers call themselves Gypsies?

Who are Gypsies and Travellers? The travelling community is a term used to describe people with a nomadic lifestyle, known usually as Gypsies and Travellers. The travelling community includes: Romany Gypsies.

How do you say hello in gypsy?

A collection of useful phrases in Romani, an Indo-Aryan language spoken in many parts of Europe .Useful phrases in Romani.PhraseRomani ćhib (Romani)Hello (General greeting)Sastipe! Lachho dives (Good day) Lachi tiri divés (Good day to you) Kushti divvus (British Romany)59 more rows