Gamin: meaning, definitions and examples
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gamin
[ หษกeษชmษชn ]
video games
A person who plays video games, typically referring to someone who is passionate about gaming and spends a significant amount of time playing.
Synonyms
game enthusiast, gamer, video game player
Examples of usage
- He's a dedicated gamin who spends hours perfecting his skills in various video games.
- She's known as a skilled gamin in the gaming community.
- Many gamers aspire to become professional gamin and compete in esports tournaments.
Translations
Translations of the word "gamin" in other languages:
๐ต๐น jogo
๐ฎ๐ณ เคเฅเคฒ
๐ฉ๐ช Spiel
๐ฎ๐ฉ permainan
๐บ๐ฆ ะณัะฐ
๐ต๐ฑ gra
๐ฏ๐ต ใฒใผใ
๐ซ๐ท jeu
๐ช๐ธ juego
๐น๐ท oyun
๐ฐ๐ท ๊ฒ์
๐ธ๐ฆ ูุนุจุฉ
๐จ๐ฟ hra
๐ธ๐ฐ hra
๐จ๐ณ ๆธธๆ
๐ธ๐ฎ igra
๐ฎ๐ธ leikur
๐ฐ๐ฟ ะพะนัะฝ
๐ฌ๐ช แแแแแจแ
๐ฆ๐ฟ oyun
๐ฒ๐ฝ juego
Etymology
The term 'gamin' originated in the mid-20th century as a colloquial variation of the word 'game.' It was initially used to refer to someone who was dedicated to playing games, especially video games. Over time, 'gamin' became more specifically associated with individuals who are passionate about gaming and spend a significant amount of time playing. The term has since gained popularity in gaming communities and is commonly used to describe avid video game players.
Word Frequency Rank
Ranking #38,021, this word is encountered relatively rarely in everyday English. It might appear in literary works or specialized texts but isn't essential for general communication.
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- 38018 frosh
- 38019 polemically
- 38020 disconfirm
- 38021 gamin
- 38022 transfixing
- 38023 gabbled
- 38024 timorously
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