Waif (Noun)
Meaning
A homeless child especially one forsaken or orphaned; "street children beg or steal in order to survive".
Classification
Nouns denoting people.
Examples
- In major cities worldwide, many waifs struggle to find their next meal or a safe place to sleep at night.
- A waif begging for pennies on a city street corner drew the attention of a local charity group.
- The waif's dark eyes narrated the hard life story of a child forced to fend for itself.
- A famous actress decided to open a shelter for waifs, aiming to rescue as many as possible.
- Homeless waifs wandering alone pose significant risks as they can easily fall prey to human traffickers or exploitation.