ragamuffin

/ræɡəˈmʌfɪn/

Definitions

1. noun

A young, untidy, or unkempt child.

“The ragamuffin kids in the neighborhood were always getting into trouble.”

2. noun

A person, especially a child, who is unkempt or poorly dressed.

“The ragamuffin who sat on the street corner was begging for change.”

3. noun

A type of domestic cat with a distinctive coat pattern.

“My friend has a beautiful ragamuffin cat that she adopted from the shelter.”

Synonyms

  • mophead
  • street urchin
  • urchin
  • urchin child

Antonyms

  • neat
  • polished
  • well-dressed