noun
- Plural of gamine; young girls or women, especially those with a playful, mischievous, or boyish charm or appearance.
Usage: Often used in fashion and entertainment contexts; From French; may carry connotations of youthful appeal or impish charm
Examples
- The film featured several gamines with distinctive short haircuts and playful personalities.
- Fashion designers often celebrate the gamine look in their spring collections.
- The actress was known for her gamine charm and mischievous smile.
- Audrey Hepburn epitomized the gamine style that became iconic in 1950s cinema.
- The photographer captured the gamines playing in the street with infectious energy.