Definition of GAMINE

gamine

Plural: gamines

Noun

  • A slender, impish girl or young woman.
  • a homeless girl who roams the streets
  • a girl of impish appeal
  • A (usually female) street urchin; a homeless girl.
  • A mischievous, playful, elfish, pert girl or young woman.

Adj

  • Having a boyish, mischievous charm; elfish, typically with short hair.

Examples

  • The elegant GAMINE could also be found in many word lists.

Origin / Etymology

Borrowed from French gamine.

Scrabble Score: 9

gamine: valid Scrabble (US) TWL Word
gamine: valid Scrabble Word in Merriam-Webster MW Dictionary
gamine: valid Scrabble Word in International Collins CSW Dictionary

Words With Friends Score: 12

gamine: valid Words With Friends Word