gitanear

Senses

1. 1.

   to trick or swindle

   to deceive someone for personal gain, especially through cunning or manipulation

2. 2.

   to flirt or charm

   to use charm or seduction, often in a gypsy-like or playful manner

Examples

• "No te dejes gitanear por sus promesas falsas."

  Don't let yourself be tricked by his false promises.

• "Ella gitanea con todos para conseguir lo que quiere."

  She flirts and charms everyone to get what she wants.

• "Ese vendedor intenta gitanear a los turistas con souvenirs falsos."

  That vendor tries to swindle tourists with fake souvenirs.

Usage

Derived from *gitano* (gypsy), this verb carries somewhat dated or colloquial connotations. The primary sense is deceptive or manipulative behavior; the secondary sense overlaps with flirtation. Register is informal to colloquial.