urchin

/ˈɜr.tʃɪn/

Definitions

1. noun

A small, usually young, hedgehog, or a young person who roams the streets, often as a vagrant.

“The group of urchins would often gather around the town square to beg for coins.”

Synonyms

  • hedgehog
  • urchin-like person

Antonyms

  • gentleman
  • socialite