gamin Synonyms

gamin Meaning

Wordnet

gamin (n)

(sometimes offensive) a homeless boy who has been abandoned and roams the streets

Webster

gamin (n.)

A neglected and untrained city boy; a young street Arab.

gamin Sentence Examples

  1. The gamins of the Parisian slums were known for their mischievous pranks.
  2. The young gamin chattered incessantly, his voice echoing through the crowded alleyways.
  3. The mischievous gamin hurled stones at passersby, delighting in their startled reactions.
  4. The street gamin lived by his wits, begging and stealing to survive.
  5. The gamin's tattered clothes and dirty face belied his sharp intelligence.
  6. Police officers often had difficulty apprehending the elusive gamins.
  7. Despite their harsh circumstances, the gamins retained a sense of camaraderie.
  8. The gamin's infectious laughter filled the gloomy streets, providing a moment of joy.
  9. The older gamin took the younger ones under his wing, teaching them the art of survival.
  10. The gamin's spirit remained indomitable, even in the face of adversity.

FAQs About the word gamin

(sometimes offensive) a homeless boy who has been abandoned and roams the streetsA neglected and untrained city boy; a young street Arab.

imp, kid, kiddo, hobbledehoy, guttersnipe, teenager, kiddie, whippersnapper, minor, youngster

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The gamins of the Parisian slums were known for their mischievous pranks.

The young gamin chattered incessantly, his voice echoing through the crowded alleyways.

The mischievous gamin hurled stones at passersby, delighting in their startled reactions.

The street gamin lived by his wits, begging and stealing to survive.