gypsy
1. adjective
1
unlicensed, unregulated, usually owned by the operator. Most often applied to a taxicab or truck, although originally to a racehorse owner/jockey US, 1951.
2
meddling, nosy, officious BARBADOS, 1965
2. noun
1
in circus and carnival usage, an undependable employee, especially a drunk US, 1981.
2
in trucking, an owner-operator who works independently US, 1946