Synonyms for

Urchin

Verb / ˈɜ:tʃʌn / Another word for urchin — explore alternatives below. For syllable breakdowns and pronunciation, see this word on Syllablesworld.

Definition

a mischievous young child, typically one who is poorly or raggedly dressed

Synonyms & similar words

waif gamin ragamuffin guttersnipe castaway foundling orphan scamp tatterdemalion youngster rascal

Example sentences

  1. The poor urchin was begging for food on the street corner.
  2. The little urchin had dirt all over his face and clothes.
  3. The mischievous urchin played a prank on his sister.
  4. The urchin stole an apple from the fruit stand.
  5. The urchin was cold and hungry, with no place to go.

Quotes

  • "Do not judge by appearances; a rich heart may be under a poor coat." - Scottish Proverb
  • "He who is cruel to animals becomes hard also in his dealings with men. We can judge the heart of a man by his treatment of animals." - Immanuel Kant
  • "We have to remember that humanity now is part of nature, not separate from it." - David Attenborough

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