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Term: Street Urchin

Definition:

A street urchin refers to a young child, typically from a disadvantaged background, who lives and survives on the streets.

Senses:

Sense 1 (Noun):

A homeless child living on the streets.

Example Sentence: When I walked through the crowded city, I couldn't help but notice the street urchins begging for food.

Sense 2 (Noun):

A mischievous child who roams the streets or engages in petty theft.

Example Sentence: The group of street urchins stole apples from the market and disappeared into the alleys.

Sense 3 (Noun):

A person with a poverty-stricken or rough childhood, often used figuratively.

Example Sentence: Despite his humble beginnings as a street urchin, he grew up to become a successful entrepreneur.

Sense 4 (Adjective):

Relating to or characteristic of a street urchin.

Example Sentence: The girl had a street urchin charm about her, with torn clothes and a wide smile.