Breadcrumb Home > Thesaurus > W Synonyms of waif Find synonyms for: Noun 1. waif, street child, child, kid, youngster, minor, shaver, nipper, small fry, tiddler, tike, tyke, fry, nestling usage: a homeless child especially one forsaken or orphaned; "street children beg or steal in order to survive" WordNet 3.0 Copyright © 2006 by Princeton University. All rights reserved.Definition and meaning of waif (Dictionary) TrendingHere are the facts and trivia that people are buzzing about. Chinese New Year History, Meaning, and Celebrations Current Events This Week: February 2024 Valentine's Day Valentine's Day History Mardi Gras 30 "Charlie and the Chocolate Factory" Quotes ✖ Related Content Daily Word Quiz: calumny Analogy of the Day: Today’s Analogy Frequently Misspelled Words Frequently Mispronounced Words Easily Confused Words Writing & Language