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Noun waif has 1 sense
- 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
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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:
- The kind stranger found a waif wandering the streets and took her in.
- Many waifs in the city depend on shelters for survival.
- The local community organized a fundraising event to support waifs in need.
Adjective:
- The girl had a waif-like beauty, captivating everyone around her.
- She looked so waif-like in her oversized coat, as if a gentle breeze could blow her away.
- The waif figure of the model on the runway emphasized the designer's collection.
Verb:
- The organization aims to waif all abandoned animals, providing them with care and shelter.
- He was waifed as an infant and grew up in an orphanage.
- The cat waifs in the neighborhood, searching for food and companionship.
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