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Charlie
[ chahr-lee ]
noun
- a word used in communications to represent the letter C.
- Also Char·ley. Military Slang. Victor Charlie.
- a male given name, form of Charles.
- a female given name.
Charlie
1/ ˈtʃɑːlɪ /
noun
- slang.military a member of the Vietcong or the Vietcong collectively
Charlie hit us with rockets
Charlie
2/ ˈtʃɑːlɪ /
noun
- communications a code word for the letter c
Charlie
3/ ˈtʃɑːlɪ /
noun
- slang.cocaine
charlie
4/ ˈtʃɑːlɪ /
noun
- informal.a silly person; fool
- old-fashioned.a girl or woman
Word History and Origins
Origin of Charlie1
Origin of Charlie2
Example Sentences
In December, Tiger played with his then-11-year-old son, Charlie.
Charlie figured out pretty quickly that he was part of the family.
Today, the chatbot still lives on as a feature inside the new Charlie app, but it’s not the core experience.
She now has a new partner and a 6-year-old daughter, Charlie.
He was all kissy and stuff when nobody was looking but Charlie knew down deep that Ben would never let anyone see them together.
The editors, writers, and cartoonists at Charlie Hebdo were human beings with families, friends, and loved ones.
Charlie ridiculed my faith and culture and I died defending his right to do so.
As soon as this attack [happened], Paris citizens came together to show were are not afraid, we are Charlie Hebdo.
Everyone out there who says, “Charlie Hebdo provoked,” is making the same fundamental error.
In other words, the free speech exhibited by the folks at Charlie Hebdo was not virtuous—until there was a body count.
"There's a guy outside wants to see you, Chief," Charlie Ward's assistant announced through the door.
Charlie Ward moved a little closer and glanced behind him as he spoke.
Two hours later, Mr. Peck entered Charlie Ward's office again and eased himself into a chair.
In fact, I don't believe old Uncle Charlie ever meant me to come in for all his wad.
I'd believe it quicker aboot yon ither chiel, Charlie Rogerson.
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