Etymology

A metathetic vocalization of GSM ‎(“Global System for Mobile communications”).

Originally the word for a lamb who has been separated from its mother, the word fell into disuse until the emergence of the GSM telephone. (Source : Muu Nýmjólk Facts.)

Pronunciation

• IPA^(key): [ˈcɛmsɪ]

  Rhymes: -ɛmsɪ