gamin

[ gam-in ]

/ ˈgæm ɪn /

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noun

a neglected boy left to run about the streets; street urchin.

Nearby words

gamey, gamic, gamification, gamify, gamilaraay, gamin, gamine, gaminess, gaming, gaming platform, gaming table

Origin of gamin

From French, dating back to 1830–40, orig. boy assisting a glassblower, young boy; of uncertain origin

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Examples from the Web for gamin

"Let up on that musical, you gamin; it iss not to the ear pleasant," growled Hansen.
McClure's Magazine, Vol. XXXI, September 1908, No. 5|Various
A group of youths who were standing near shouted "Well said, gamin."
The Silver Lining|John Roussel
She noticed the gamin on the steps of the shop the other day, coming home from the races.
Germinie Lacerteux|Edmond and Jules de Goncourt
All the gamin's impudence melts at a touch of true kindness.
The Incendiary|W. A. (William Augustine) Leahy

He stood a moment eyeing the gamin, who pretended to snivel.
The King in Yellow|Robert W. Chambers

British Dictionary definitions for gamin

gamin

/ (ˈɡæmɪn, French ɡamɛ̃) /

noun

a street urchin; waif

Word Origin for gamin

from French

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