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Noun waif has 1 sense
  1. waif, street child - a homeless child especially one forsaken or orphaned; "street children beg or steal in order to survive"
    --1 is a kind of child, kid, youngster, minor, shaver, nipper, small fry, tiddler, tike, tyke, fry, nestling

Definitions from the Web

Term: Waif

Description:

A waif is a person, typically a child, who has been abandoned or is homeless. It can also refer to a stray animal, particularly a stray cat or dog. Additionally, waif can describe a person who appears thin, delicate, or frail.

Sample sentences:

Noun:

  1. The kind stranger found a waif wandering the streets and took her in.
  2. Many waifs in the city depend on shelters for survival.
  3. The local community organized a fundraising event to support waifs in need.

Adjective:

  1. The girl had a waif-like beauty, captivating everyone around her.
  2. She looked so waif-like in her oversized coat, as if a gentle breeze could blow her away.
  3. The waif figure of the model on the runway emphasized the designer's collection.

Verb:

  1. The organization aims to waif all abandoned animals, providing them with care and shelter.
  2. He was waifed as an infant and grew up in an orphanage.
  3. The cat waifs in the neighborhood, searching for food and companionship.

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