gamins

Definition of gaminsnext
plural of gamin

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Noun
  • Cala Gaetano is the most breathtaking of all, both in awe and anxiety, where slippery steps without any barriers bring you to a secluded cove speckled with urchins.
    Kristina Kasparian, Travel + Leisure, 15 Mar. 2026
Noun
  • Miss Ira Jarrell asked motorists to remember that the youngsters will be playing throughout the city and caution should be taken by all drivers.
    AJ Willingham, AJC.com, 3 Apr. 2026
  • The kids' menu is tempting for adults and youngsters alike, and if in doubt, a ride in the golf carts that come with each villa will be more than enough to keep everyone entertained.
    Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 2 Apr. 2026
Noun
  • Three teenagers are accused of fatally shooting a 20-year-old Detroit man on the city's west side Monday night, according to the Wayne County Prosecutor's Office.
    Nick Lentz, CBS News, 4 Apr. 2026
  • The flip-flopping of hearts is on par with the teenagers’ journey at boarding school.
    Lisa Stardust, PEOPLE, 4 Apr. 2026
Noun
  • Their kids have their own favorites.
    Charlie Lapastora, CBS News, 3 Apr. 2026
  • So here's a guide to picking out the best, age-appropriate books kids will actually read.
    Phaedra Trethan, USA Today, 2 Apr. 2026
Noun
  • More, the coaches of the last three title-winning teams (Florida’s Todd Golden and Hurley) all come from the current crop of whippersnappers, as do the leaders of each 1-seed in this tourney.
    Dana O’Neil, CNN Money, 26 Mar. 2026
  • Mills gives off the disarming sense of a secure soul undeterred by whippersnappers who toss around fancy words such as gerontocracy.
    Mark Leibovich, The Atlantic, 16 Mar. 2026
Noun
  • Video taken by a bystander in the area shows a mob of juveniles throwing punches on the street, with one group surrounding an officer before scattering in different directions.
    Julia Bonavita, FOXNews.com, 7 Apr. 2026
  • In Gwinnett County, police released body camera video that shows dozens of teens running through the Gwinnett County Mall on March 28 as officers move in, which led to the arrest of two adults and seven juveniles.
    Kaley Fedko, CBS News, 6 Apr. 2026
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“Gamins.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/gamins. Accessed 9 Apr. 2026.

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