Wastrel and Waif

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Wastrel noun - Someone who spends money freely or foolishly.

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Waif and wastrel are semantically related. In some cases you can use "Waif" instead a noun "Wastrel".

Waif noun - A homeless child especially one forsaken or orphaned.

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Wastrel and waif are semantically related. Sometimes you can use "Wastrel" instead a noun "Waif".

young wastrel

young waif

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