little guy

English

Pronunciation

  • Rhymes: -aɪ

Noun

little guy (plural little guys)

  1. Synonym of little man.
    Hypernym: underdog
    Near-synonym: common man
    We want a trial lawyer who's built their reputation on sticking up for the little guy.
  2. (military slang, dated) A Vietnamese man, particularly in the Vietnam War.
    Hyponyms: VC, Victor Charlie, Charlie