urchin

noun
UK: /ˈɜː.tʃɪn/
US: /ˈɝː.tʃɪn/

  1. A child who is poor and often lives on the streets.

    1. The urchin begged for food near the market square.
    2. Growing up as an urchin taught him survival skills few possess.

  2. A mischievous young child, often poorly dressed.

    1. That little urchin is always playing pranks on people.
    2. The group of urchins were causing trouble down by the docks.

Synonyms

waif ragamuffin stray
urchin noun

  1. A sea urchin, a small, spiny sea creature.

    1. We found an urchin on the beach.
    2. Divers harvested urchin for its roe, a delicacy in some cultures.

Frequently Asked Questions

The word "urchin" in English means: A child who is poor and often lives on the streets., A mischievous young child, often poorly dressed..

The phonetic transcription of "urchin" is /ˈɜː.tʃɪn/ in British English and /ˈɝː.tʃɪn/ in American English. Click the 🔊 button to hear both pronunciations.

Synonyms for "urchin": waif, ragamuffin, stray.

Example usage of "urchin": "The urchin begged for food near the market square.". More examples on the page.