the little guy
noun
chiefly US, informal
: an ordinary person who is not wealthy, famous, or powerful
—used to refer to such people in general
a politician who portrays himself as a friend of the little guy
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Denver Zoo Visitors can also help name the little guy.
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Jennifer McRae, CBS News, 18 June 2026
When the little guy was 5 weeks old, the proud dad shared an adorable photo of the newborn sporting some of his dad’s merch.
—Alexandra Schonfeld, PEOPLE, 16 Apr. 2026
Grogu adorably taps Pascal’s helmet amid a tense battle moment, and later the little guy has other cute moments like sneezing and frolicking down a flight of stairs.
—Ryan Gajewski, HollywoodReporter, 16 Apr. 2026
The league has the power to squash the little guy.
—Troy Renck, Denver Post, 30 Mar. 2026
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Jennifer McRae, CBS News, 18 June 2026
When the little guy was 5 weeks old, the proud dad shared an adorable photo of the newborn sporting some of his dad’s merch.
—Alexandra Schonfeld, PEOPLE, 16 Apr. 2026
Grogu adorably taps Pascal’s helmet amid a tense battle moment, and later the little guy has other cute moments like sneezing and frolicking down a flight of stairs.
—Ryan Gajewski, HollywoodReporter, 16 Apr. 2026
The league has the power to squash the little guy.
—Troy Renck, Denver Post, 30 Mar. 2026
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“The little guy.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/the%20little%20guy. Accessed 24 Jun. 2026.
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