gamin — meaning in English

English meaning

• childish adj Behaving in an immature way, typically expected only of a child.
• kid noun A child or young person; informally, anyone's son or daughter regardless of their age.
• kiddo noun An informal, friendly way to address a child or a younger person, often used affectionately even with adults.

Senses

gamin is used for these senses in English:

• childish Immature in thought or behaviour.
• gamin (dated, also, attributively) A homeless boy; a male street urchin; also (more generally) , a cheeky, street-smart boy.
• kid (colloquial) An inexperienced person or one in a junior position.
• kid (informal) A child, adolescent, or (loosely) a young adult.
• kiddo (US, Australia, NZ, Philippines) A close friend; especially used as a form of address.
• kiddo (US, Australia, NZ, Philippines) A child.
• street urchin (British, dated) A child who lives, or spends most of their time, in the streets; sometimes a petty thief or pickpocket.

kid — full definition

1. noun A child or young person; informally, anyone's son or daughter regardless of their age.
2. noun A young goat.
3. verb To tease or joke with someone, often in a playful, harmless way.

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