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Vocabulary Entry
guttersnipe
|noun • adjective
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N
noun
A guttersnipe is a child who is often seen as dirty or poor, typically living in the streets.
Example Sentences
"The guttersnipe scavenged through the trash for something to eat."
"She often gave food to the guttersnipe who wandered near her shop."
"The story was about a guttersnipe who dreamed of a better life."
A
adjective
Describing someone as guttersnipe implies that they are disreputable or of low social status.
Example Sentences
"His guttersnipe behavior in public embarrassed his family."
"She refused to associate with those guttersnipe characters at the bar."
"The guttersnipe reputation of the area deterred many potential visitors."