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Meaning of "gamine" in the English dictionary

DICTIONARY

ETYMOLOGY OF THE WORD GAMINE

From French.

Etymology is the study of the origin of words and their changes in structure and significance.

PRONUNCIATION OF GAMINE

ˈɡæmiːn


GRAMMATICAL CATEGORY OF GAMINE

noun
adjective
verb
adverb
pronoun
preposition
conjunction
determiner
exclamation
Gamine is a noun.
A noun is a type of word the meaning of which determines reality. Nouns provide the names for all things: people, objects, sensations, feelings, etc.

WHAT DOES GAMINE MEAN IN ENGLISH?

Gamine

A gamine is a slim, often boyish, elegant, wide-eyed young woman who is, or is perceived to be, mischievous, teasing or sexually appealing. The word gamine is a French word, the feminine form of gamin, originally meaning urchin, waif or playful, naughty child. It was used in English from about the mid-19th century, but in the 20th century, came to be applied in its more modern sense.

Definition of gamine in the English dictionary

The definition of gamine in the dictionary is a slim and boyish girl or young woman; an elfish tomboy.

WORDS THAT RHYME WITH GAMINE

Amin · amine · ammine · amphetamine · bromine · dimethylamine · glucosamine · glutamine · histamine · hydroxylamine · hydroxytryptamine · ketamine · mean · melamine · methylamine · mien · neostigmine · protamine · ramin · thiamine

WORDS THAT BEGIN LIKE GAMINE

gametophoric · gametophyte · gametophytic · gamey · gamic · gamier · gamiest · gamify · gamily · gamin · gamine haircut · gaminerie · gaminesque · gaminess · gaming · gaming laws · gaming licence · gaming machine · gaming table · gamma

WORDS THAT END LIKE GAMINE

antihistamine · cardamine · chloramine · desipramine · determine · diamine · diethylamine · dopamine · etamine · ethylamine · examine · famine · methamphetamine · methenamine · monoamine · phosphatidylethanolamine · potato famine · propylamine · re-examine · triethylamine · trimethylamine

Synonyms and antonyms of gamine in the English dictionary of synonyms

SYNONYMS

Translation of «gamine» into 25 languages

TRANSLATOR

TRANSLATION OF GAMINE

Find out the translation of gamine to 25 languages with our English multilingual translator.

The translations of gamine from English to other languages presented in this section have been obtained through automatic statistical translation; where the essential translation unit is the word «gamine» in English.
zh

Translator English - Chinese

gamine
1,325 millions of speakers
es

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gamine
570 millions of speakers
en

English

gamine
510 millions of speakers
hi

Translator English - Hindi

gamine
380 millions of speakers
ar

Translator English - Arabic

gamine
280 millions of speakers
ru

Translator English - Russian

озорной
278 millions of speakers
pt

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gamine
270 millions of speakers
bn

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gamine
260 millions of speakers
fr

Translator English - French

gamine
220 millions of speakers
ms

Translator English - Malay

Gamine
190 millions of speakers
de

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gamine
180 millions of speakers
ja

Translator English - Japanese

gamine
130 millions of speakers
ko

Translator English - Korean

말괄량이
85 millions of speakers
jv

Translator English - Javanese

Gamine
85 millions of speakers
vi

Translator English - Vietnamese

gamine
80 millions of speakers
ta

Translator English - Tamil

gamine
75 millions of speakers
mr

Translator English - Marathi

गॅमाइन
75 millions of speakers
tr

Translator English - Turkish

gamine
70 millions of speakers
it

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gamine
65 millions of speakers
pl

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gamine
50 millions of speakers
uk

Translator English - Ukrainian

пустотливий
40 millions of speakers
ro

Translator English - Romanian

gamine
30 millions of speakers
el

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gamine
15 millions of speakers
af

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gamine
14 millions of speakers
sv

Translator English - Swedish

gamine
10 millions of speakers
no

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gamine
5 millions of speakers

Trends of use of gamine

TRENDS

TENDENCIES OF USE OF THE TERM «GAMINE»

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Examples of use in the English literature, quotes and news about gamine

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10 ENGLISH BOOKS RELATING TO «GAMINE»

Discover the use of gamine in the following bibliographical selection. Books relating to gamine and brief extracts from same to provide context of its use in English literature.
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Confident Beauty: Reflecting the One Who Made You, with the ...
If you have a full figure: Follow the Romantic guidelines. t Ingénue / Gamine: The strong, sturdy nature ofa Gamine can blend well with the sweet, delicate nature of an Ingénue, if this woman is careful not to take offense with others. If you have ...
Catrina Welch, 2014
2
Marxism and the Movies: Critical Essays on Class Struggle in ...
certain excursions (the minister's wife, for example), we never see women working outside the home—except, that is, for the gamine. In the context ofModern Times, the gamine cracks the patriarchal façade of capitalism. We first meet the ...
Mary K. Leigh, Kevin K. Durand, 2013
3
If Only for Tonight (Mills & Boon Kimani) (An Elite Event - ...
When Faith “Gamine” Burrstone had passed away years ago, Cyd had been devastated. Her mother, Hope BurrstoneRayne, could barely function after theloss. The entire familywas shocked by Gamine's death, but luckily, Imani had stepped in ...
Sherelle Green, 2014
4
Lawrence Zarian's Ten Commandments for a Perfect Wardrobe:
(“Gamine,” FYI, is French for a playful, mischievous girl. In plain old English, it refers to an elegant tomboy.) The Gamine mixes French chic with American simplicity—she's a tomboy but in the most refined, chic way imaginable. The Gamine's ...
Lawrence Zarian, 2014
5
Being Truly You... for Women
K Casual K Gamine K Chic Classic K Romantic K Ingénue K Sporty K Classic K Dramatic K Fashion Fad K Creative Answers: Wardrobe Personalities in brackets are Secondary Wardrobe Personalities. “Dressing is a way of life.” YVES SAINT ...
Angela Marshall, 2008
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Encyclopaedia of Classic Cars: Sports Cars 1945-1975
The Gamine dashboard was simple, like the Fiat 500. The coachwork business of Alfredo Vignale (1913-1969l was based in the Italian village of Grugliasco. which is a stone's throw from Bertone's home town of Turin. In common with his friend ...
Rob de la Rive Box, 1999
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A Tempting Proposal (Mills & Boon Kimani)
Ever since Gamine's death, you've been like the Energizer bunny, making sure everyone else is okay. I'm worried that you're not taking care of yourself." Her mother was right. She couldn't explain how she felt and knew that her mother would ...
Sherelle Green, 2013
8
Rosa Bonheur: The Artist's (auto)biography
"Gamine never leaves my side," she added, "and she always gets the best morsels." We sat down. Rosa Bonheur cut a slice from the rarest part of the filet, then minced it up on a small silver plate that she presented to Gamine. While the dainty ...
Anna Klumpke, 2001
9
The Girl and the Cat: Singing People with Songs in Them
MY FRISKIE GAMINE Dogwood Blossoms Driftin' Down Gathering where She lay Friskie Gamine calls to Me Won't You Come and Play Friskie Gamine calls to me Offers Me her Charms I kneel down and Kiss her Lips And Take Her in my ...
Paul L. Shriver, 2007
10
A Companion to American Technology
While the film draws back from its initial indictment of industrial capitalism, it comments on the harsh realities of the Depression through Paulette Goddards' character, the gamine. The gamine's father dies in a brutal attack by unemployed  ...
Carroll Pursell, 2008

10 NEWS ITEMS WHICH INCLUDE THE TERM «GAMINE»

Find out what the national and international press are talking about and how the term gamine is used in the context of the following news items.
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Cinderella, Dutch National Ballet, London Coliseum, review …
... the Royal Ballet) feels more boy than man, his real-life partner Anna Tsygankova makes a gamine and lyrically long-limbed heroine – though ... «Telegraph.co.uk, Jul 15»
2
Paris Fashion Week: a stage for big brands
Their short, spiky gamine hairstyles reflected the many textures of the clothes: jet black velvet and satin pants, an embroidered overcoat, and an ... «CCTV, Jul 15»
3
Hot Ticket: 'Gamine' exhibit by Marlana Adele Vassar at Gallery 4
Opening July 11 with a free reception from 7 to 11 p.m. at Gallery 4 in Shadyside, the exhibit “Gamine” features new work by Marlana Adele ... «Tribune-Review, Jul 15»
4
Jesinta Campbell outshines the David Jones bikini models at …
Courting the hopefuls the trio chatted and watched as the gamine men and women strutted their stuff in a bid to become the new Jessica ... «Daily Mail, Jul 15»
5
Four Models Who Hit the Jackpot at Chanel Haute Couture
Australian newcomer Shanna Jackway has gap teeth and a gamine vibe that calls to mind Lagerfeld favorite Vanessa Paradis. Chanel is only ... «Style.com, Jul 15»
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Airstrikes leave trail of destruction in Sanaa1:03
O'Toole met the gamine star Hepburn shortly before they filmed the romantic comedy How to Steal a Million in 1965. At the time, she was ... «NEWS.com.au, Jul 15»
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Audrey Hepburn, Portraits of an Icon review: catnip for the mid …
Her contemporary, Audrey Hepburn, born in 1929, also acquired verbal tags but hers were “gamine” and “waif-like”. This fresh, chronological ... «Evening Standard, Jul 15»
8
St Vincent: 10 of the best
The raven-locked, gamine former hair model in the clip is a world away from the strident, shock-haired androgyne that stormed to pole position ... «The Guardian, Jul 15»
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Audrey Hepburn: Portraits of an Icon, National Portrait Gallery …
Hepburn, puckering her generously lipsticked mouth, is acting it up to the hilt as the eager, gamine ingénue. The list of photographers is a ... «Telegraph.co.uk, Jun 15»
10
Beware the dangers of sultry summer nights
When I looked around, I could see the Scot's point: a hundred gamine Sophies, Lucys and Alexandras were floating around in little scraps of ... «Telegraph.co.uk, Jun 15»
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