gamine
/ˈɡæmiːn/
NOUN
1. A homeless or street-dwelling girl
A young girl who lives or spends much of her time on the streets, often without a permanent home or adequate support.
1.1. Homeless and impoverished young girl
A girl or young woman living in poverty or without stable accommodation, often surviving by begging or wandering the streets.
Synonyms
- street urchin
- urchin
- waif
- ragamuffin
- beggar
- hobo
- tramp
- vagrant
- vagabond
- drifter
- mendicant
- panhandler
- pauper
- ragged child
Antonyms
- affluent girl
- wealthy girl
- heiress
Examples
- The young gamine wandered through the city streets looking for food and shelter.
- The novel tells the story of a gamine struggling to survive in the crowded metropolis.
Related Words
- homeless child
- street child
- orphan
- runaway
- foundling
- indigent
- destitution
- poverty
NOUN
2. A mischievous and playful girl or young woman
A girl or young woman characterized by a lively, cheeky, playful, and somewhat elfish personality.
2.1. Mischievous and cheeky young girl
A spirited young female who displays playful mischief, boldness, independence, and an impish sense of humor.
Synonyms
Antonyms
- demure girl
- prim girl
- sedate girl
Examples
- The little gamine darted through the garden with a mischievous grin.
- Her reputation as a spirited gamine made her the most entertaining member of the group.
Related Words
- mischievous child
- prankster
- troublemaker
- sprite
- elf
- sprite-like girl
- free spirit
2.2. Youthful and playful female
A young female with a lively, youthful, carefree personality and an engaging sense of fun.
Synonyms
- girl
- lass
- lassie
- miss
- missy
- junior miss
- schoolgirl
- teenybopper
- bobby-soxer
- filly
Examples
- The gamine charmed everyone with her youthful enthusiasm and playful personality.
- As a young gamine, she was always eager to explore and discover new things.
Related Words
- young woman
- teenager
- adolescent
- youth
- juvenile
- youngster
- subdebutante
ADJECTIVE
3. A girl or woman with boyish charm
A female whose appearance or manner combines youthful freshness, petite features, and an appealingly boyish or mischievous charm.
3.1. Boyish and mischievously charming
Describing a girl or woman whose appearance or personality has a youthful, boyish, playful, and slightly impish quality.
Synonyms
- tomboyish
- boyish
- elfish
- pixie-like
- impish
- mischievous
- sprightly
- youthful
- playful
- pert
Antonyms
Examples
- She had a gamine charm about her, with short hair and a mischievous grin.
- The actress was admired for her gamine appearance and youthful energy.
Related Words
3.2. Petite and youthful appearance
Describing a delicate, small-framed, youthful appearance that conveys freshness, liveliness, and understated charm.
Synonyms
Antonyms
Examples
- The model's gamine features gave her a distinctive presence in the fashion world.
- Her gamine style combined a petite frame with an elegant, youthful appearance.
Related Words
- dainty
- slight
- willowy
- graceful
- delicate-featured
- fresh-faced