gamine
/ɡæˈmiːn/
noun
- A girl who is small, lively, and often mischievous, sometimes with a boyish or street-smart charm.
- The story follows a gamine who outsmarts the adults in her neighborhood.
- The actress was known for playing a gamine with a quick smile and a clever remark.
- She had a gamine look, with short hair and a playful spark in her eyes.
adjective
- Having a small, lively, and often boyishly charming appearance or manner, especially in a woman or girl.
- The model's gamine features were perfect for the androgynous fashion shoot.
- He admired her gamine style—simple, playful, and full of energy.
- Her gamine haircut made her look both youthful and sophisticated.