Plural form of gamine; multiple lively, impudent, or mischievous young women with boyish charm or playful qualities.
Standard French plural formation of 'gamine'; entered English plural usage following the adoption of the singular term.
When designers and photographers talk about casting 'gamines,' they're looking for that specific energy—youthful, a little bit androgynous, playful, and irrepressibly spirited.
Plural of 'gamine.' Inherits the gendered, romanticized connotations of the singular form, often applied to groups of girls/young women in a way that emphasizes aesthetic or charm qualities.
Prefer 'street children,' 'youngsters,' or 'children' for neutral plural reference unless the aesthetic/gendered framing is deliberate and appropriate to context.
["street children","youngsters","children"]
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