little guy

noun
UK: /ˈlɪtl ɡaɪ/
US: /ˈlɪtl ɡaɪ/

  1. A small boy or man.

    1. The little guy tried to reach the cookie jar. [ ] [ ]
    2. Despite his small stature, the little guy had a very big personality and strong character. [ ] [ ]

  2. A person who is considered unimportant or of low status, often used to evoke sympathy.

    1. The little guy always gets overlooked in the company. [ ] [ ]
    2. It's important to protect the little guy from being taken advantage of by big corporations. [ ] [ ]

Synonyms

underdog child
little guy idiom

  1. Used as a term of endearment or affection, especially towards a child or someone smaller than oneself.

    1. Hey little guy, how was your day at school? [ ] [ ]
    2. The coach patted the little guy on the head after he made the winning play. [ ] [ ]

Frequently Asked Questions

The word "little guy" in English means: A small boy or man., A person who is considered unimportant or of low status, often used to evoke sympathy..

The phonetic transcription of "little guy" is /ˈlɪtl ɡaɪ/ in British English and /ˈlɪtl ɡaɪ/ in American English. Click the 🔊 button to hear both pronunciations.

Synonyms for "little guy": underdog, child.

Example usage of "little guy": "The little guy tried to reach the cookie jar.". More examples on the page.