gamin

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Noun gamin has 1 sense

street arab, gamin, throwaway - a homeless child who has been abandoned and roams the streets
--₁ is a kind of street urchin, guttersnipe

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Gamin

Noun

Sense 1:

A neglected and often mischievous street urchin, especially in a city.

Example sentence: The gamin picked pockets in the crowded market.

Sense 2:

A boy who behaves in a spirited or impish manner, often seen as endearing.

Example sentence: The boy's mischievous grin gave away his gamin nature.

Adjective

Pertaining to a small, playful, and mischievous child.

Example sentence: Her gamin spirit always brought a smile to everyone's face.