Associations to the word «Gamine»

Wiktionary

GAMINE, noun. A (usually female) street urchin; a homeless girl
GAMINE, noun. A mischievous, playful, elfish, pert girl or young woman
GAMINE, adjective. (of a girl) having a boyish, mischievous charm; tomboyish.

Dictionary definition

GAMINE, noun. A homeless girl who roams the streets.
GAMINE, noun. A girl of impish appeal.

Wise words

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