English Dictionary

guttersnipe

noun

(derogatory) A person of the lowest social or economic class. / (derogatory) A street urchin. / (dated, slang) A small poster, suitable for a kerbstone.

The guttersnipe rummaged through the trash cans looking for food.

意味（1）

(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.

意味（2）

(derogatory) A street urchin.

HIGGINS: […] Never lose a chance: It doesn't come every day. I shall make a duchess of this draggletailed guttersnipe.

意味（3）

(dated, slang) A small poster, suitable for a kerbstone.

意味（4）

(dated, slang, US) A broker who sold securities in the street.