Charlie
ˈtʃɑːli
Definition

Definition of Charlie - Reverso English Dictionary

Noun

1.
pet formnickname for Charles
  • Charlie was always cheerful at work..
2.
baby namingunisex given name for boys or girls
  • Charlie is coming to the party tonight.
Charlotte
3.
communicationTECH.code word for the letter C in the NATO phonetic alphabetTECH.
  • Use Charlie when spelling out names over the phone..
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Expressions with Charlie

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ask for the latest news about Charlie
What is the word on Charlie after the meeting.
creeping Charlien.
creeping plant often used as ground cover
Creeping Charlie spread quickly across the garden.
charlie foxtrotn.
chaotic or messy situation
The project turned into a charlie foxtrot after the manager left.
good-time Charlien.
man who loves fun and socializing, often carefree or irresponsible
He’s a real good-time Charlie at every party.
feel a right Charliev.
feel foolish or embarrassed about oneself
I felt a right Charlie after tripping on stage.

Origin of Charlie

English, diminutive of Charles

Terms related to Charlie

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CFacr.
acr: Charlie Foxtrot
chaotic or messy situation
what is the word on Charlieexp.
update
ask for the latest news about Charlie
what is the word on Charlieexp.
reputation
ask about Charlie's reputation or what people say

Examples of Charlie in a sentence

  • Everyone knew Charlie as the best cook in town.
  • Charlie won the award for best student.
  • We named our dog Charlie after the movie character.
  • The pilot used Charlie to communicate with the control tower.
  • Charlie is the code for the letter C in radio communication.

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  1. French:Charlie, ...
  2. German:Charlie, ...
  3. Italian:Carlino, Charlie, ...
  4. Spanish:Charlie, ...
  5. Portuguese:Charlie, ...
  6. Chinese:查理, ...
  7. Japanese:チャーリー, ...
  8. Arabic:تْشَارْلِي, ...
  9. Hebrew:צַ'ארְלִי, צַ'רְלִי, ...
  10. Russian:Чарли, ...
  11. Ukrainian:Чарлі, ...
  12. Hindi:चार्ली, ...
charlie UK
ˈtʃɑːrli

Definition of charlie - Reverso English Dictionary

Noun

1.
slang informalUKfoolish person or simpletonUK
  • He acted like a charlie during the meeting..
fool simpleton
2.
femaleRareUKgirl or woman in informal contextRareUK
  • She's a real charlie, always cheerful and kind.
female gal lass
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charlie horsen.
sudden muscle cramp causing pain
I got a charlie horse while running.
charlie foxtrotn.
chaotic or messy situation
The project turned into a charlie foxtrot after the manager left.
real charlien.
person who acts in a silly or foolish way
He made a mistake and felt like a real charlie.

Origin of charlie

English, Charles (free man)

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Examples of charlie in a sentence

  • She felt like a charlie after forgetting the keys.
  • That charlie over there is always laughing.
  • Every charlie in the group was excited for the trip.

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  1. French:idiot, nana, ...
  2. German:Dummkopf, Mädchen, ...
  3. Italian:sempliciotto, ragazza, ...
  4. Spanish:tonto, chica, ...
  5. Portuguese:pateta, rapariga, ...
  6. Chinese:笨蛋, 女孩, ...
  7. Japanese:バカ, チャーリー, ...
  8. Arabic:أَبْلَه, فتاة مرحة, ...
  9. Hebrew:טַמְבֵּל, בַּחוּרָה נֶחְמְדָה, ...
  10. Russian:дурак, чарли, ...
  11. Ukrainian:дурень, чарлі, ...
  12. Hindi:मूर्ख, चार्ली, ...

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