little man
The term "little man" has multiple uses, ranging from affectionate to descriptive, and can vary greatly depending on context.
Definition
B2General
(informal)An ordinary person who is not wealthy, famous, or powerful.
Example
- The new policy aims to help the little man, not the big corporations.
A2Addressing Children
(colloquial)A term used to affectionately refer to a young boy.
Example
- Come here, little man, it's time for bed.
C1Medical
(euphemistic)A male person with dwarfism or short stature due to a medical condition.
Example
- The little man faced many challenges but lived a fulfilling life.
C1Finance
(technical)A small, ordinary investor, as opposed to large investment institutions.
Example
- The market crash hit the little man harder than the big investors.
C2Slang
(informal, offensive)A term used to refer to the penis.
Similar
Terms that have similar or relatively close meanings to "little man":
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