Gamin

Pronunciation: /ˈɡæmɪn/

Definitions of gamin

noun a street urchin or waif, especially in a French-speaking country

Example Sentences

A1 The gamin played happily in the park.

A2 The little gamin picked up a stray puppy and took care of it.

B1 The gamin was known for his mischievous pranks around the neighborhood.

B2 The gamin showed remarkable intelligence and resourcefulness in solving the mystery.

C1 The gamin's resilience and determination inspired others to overcome their challenges.

C2 The gamin's ingenuity and creativity led to the development of groundbreaking technology.

Examples of gamin in a Sentence

formal The gamin was often seen playing in the park with his friends.

informal The little gamin is always running around causing mischief.

slang That gamin is a real troublemaker, always up to no good.

figurative The gamin of the group, he always brings a sense of playfulness to any situation.

Grammatical Forms of gamin

• past tense: gamed
• plural: gamins
• comparative: more gamin
• superlative: most gamin
• present tense: game
• future tense: will game
• perfect tense: have gamed
• continuous tense: is gaming
• singular: gamin
• positive degree: gamin
• infinitive: to game
• gerund: gaming
• participle: gaming

Origin and Evolution of gamin

First Known Use: 1601 year

Language of Origin: French

Story behind the word: The word 'gamin' originated in French.

Evolution of the word: Originally used to refer to a street urchin or waif, the meaning of 'gamin' has evolved to also describe a mischievous or playful young boy.