Definition of "guttersnipe" in English

noun

1. (derogatory, dated) 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.

2. (derogatory, archaic) A street urchin.

3. (US, slang, obsolete, derogatory) A broker who sold securities in the street.