Glossary of Romani Terms
These are the definitions of some of the Romani words used during the interviews.
Please bear in mind that there may be varying definitions and spelling of these words from place to place.
| Bawlow | Pig |
| Canis | Canister |
| Chauv (Chauvis) | Child |
| Chi Shugra | Pretty Gypsy Girl |
| Dinlow | Stupid / Fool / Idiot |
| Dukkerin | Fortune Telling |
| Gorja (Gawjie) | Non-travelling person |
| Hawking | Selling |
| Kurchi | House child / House girl |
| Kushti | Good or Nice |
| Mush | Man |
| Oh dordi | Oh dear |
| Padda (Panam) | Bread |
| Pal (Pral) | Brother (used today to mean friend) |
| Pooker | Romani talk |
| Rocker | To speak |
| Rom | People |
| Romanes | The Romani Language |
| Savvy | To be happy (used today to mean knowledgeable) |
| Shav | To run |
| Stale dead'uns | Day old bread |
| Sulky | Light-weight two-wheeled cart |
| Totting | Selling rag and bone |
| Vanna | A horse that pulls a caravan |
| Vardo | Traditional Gypsy wagon |
| Yog | Fire |
