Definition & Meaning of "gamine"in English

Gamine

an attractive thin girl who looks boyish in a pleasant way

Grammatical Information

Animacy status

Human

Composition

Compound

Countable

singular

gender specific

Plural form

gamines

Female Singular

gamine

neutral form

youthful person

Examples

The actress was known for her gamine beauty and short haircut.

a homeless girl who spends her time living or wandering on the streets

Examples

The novel tells the story of a young gamine surviving in Paris.

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