Guttersnipe (Noun)
Meaning
A child who spends most of his time in the streets especially in slum areas.
Classification
Nouns denoting people.
Examples
- The young guttersnipe had grown accustomed to rummaging through trash cans for scraps to eat.
- As a guttersnipe, he had learned to rely on his wits and cunning to survive the harsh realities of the slum.
- Despite his rough exterior, the guttersnipe had a kind heart and often shared what little food he found with his friends.
- The social worker had been trying to help the guttersnipe get back into school, but he was hesitant to give up his life on the streets.
- The guttersnipe's eyes gleamed with excitement as he showed off his latest find, a shiny coin he had discovered in a gutter.