guttersnipe

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Pronunciation

/ˈɡʌtɚˌsnaɪp/

Definition of guttersnipe

3 senses · 1 part of speech · etymology included

noun

(dated, derogatory)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.”

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noun

(dated, derogatory)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.”
(archaic, derogatory)A street urchin.

“Never lose a chance: it doesnt come everyday. I shall make a duchess of this draggletailed guttersnipe.”
(US, derogatory, obsolete, slang)A broker who sold securities in the street.

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From gutter + snipe.

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