Definition waif in British English

waif noun

[countable] noun

/weɪf/

a person, especially a child, who is thin and pale and looks as if they need to be looked after

Synonyms and related words

adolescent a growing lad/boy/girl bairn

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a child who has no home

Synonyms and related words

bag lady bagman the Big Issue adolescent a growing lad/boy/girl bairn