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gamine

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Gamine (noun) means a girl, often homeless, who lives and wanders on the streets.

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1
A girl, often homeless, who lives and wanders on the streets.
2
A cheeky, playful, elf-like, saucy girl or young woman.
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Etymology

Borrowed from French gamine.

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What is the meaning of gamine?
"gamine" (noun) means a girl, often homeless, who lives and wanders on the streets.
What are the different meanings of gamine?
"gamine" has 2 main meanings: 1. A girl, often homeless, who lives and wanders on the streets; 2. A cheeky, playful, elf-like, saucy girl or young woman.
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