Noun: gamine ga'meen
- A homeless girl who roams the streets
"The gamine survived by her wits on the harsh city streets"
- A girl of impish appeal
"The gamine actress charmed audiences with her playful personality"
- (of a girl or young woman) boyishly mischievous or appealing
"Her gamine charm and pixie haircut caught everyone's attention"
Derived forms: gamines
Type of: fille, girl, guttersnipe, miss, missy [informal], street urchin, young lady, young woman
Encyclopedia: Gamine