guttersnipe

UK /ˈɡʌtɚˌsnaɪp/ US /ˈɡʌtɚˌsnaɪp/
noun 3

Definitions

noun

1

A person of the lowest social or economic class.

Do not worry, Mrs Kane, we will return you a different boy. The guttersnipe you bring us will not be the boy you get back.

2

A street urchin.

Never lose a chance: it doesnt come everyday. I shall make a duchess of this draggletailed guttersnipe.

3

A broker who sold securities in the street.

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