Meaning of the word charlie in English
What does charlie mean in English? Explore the meaning, pronunciation, and specific usage of this word with Lingoland.
charlie
US /ˈtʃɑːr.li/
UK /ˈtʃɑː.li/
Noun
1.
a male given name, diminutive of Charles
Example:
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My friend Charlie is coming over for dinner tonight.
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Have you met Charlie, the new guy in our team?
2.
the letter C in the NATO phonetic alphabet
Example:
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The pilot spelled out the call sign: Alpha, Bravo, Charlie.
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When communicating over radio, 'C' is often pronounced as Charlie to avoid confusion.
3.
a foolish or eccentric person (informal)
Example:
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He's a bit of a Charlie, always telling silly jokes.
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Don't mind him, he's just being a Charlie.