little people

plural noun

Updated on: 2 Apr 2018

Definition of little people

1 : tiny imaginary beings (such as fairies, elves, and leprechauns) of folklore

2 : children

3 : people of unusually short stature

4 : common people

Recent Examples of little people from the Web

This is a man who has a history of thuggish behavior, using intimidation tactics, and trying to step on little people.

— david morgan, CBS News, "Stormy Daniels "receives threats on a near-hourly basis," attorney says," 26 Mar. 2018
Try to be kind to us little people as you tap-dance your way to the top.

— minerva, San Francisco Chronicle, "Minerva’s horoscope for week of March 25," 25 Mar. 2018
Katz was a champion of the little people, Jesse Katz said.

— lynne terry, OregonLive.com, "Hundreds turn out to celebrate late mayor Vera Katz," 28 Jan. 2018
The anticipation, and excitement — wondering who these little people will be.

— author: shannyn moore, Alaska Dispatch News, "For all of the babies and their families," 27 Aug. 2017
There are signs that pop culture is changing its attitudes toward little people.

— marcos bretón, sacbee, "‘I don’t care about height’: This fearless Sacramento kid transcends the ‘m-word’ | The Sacramento Bee," 13 Oct. 2017

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