1
: tiny imaginary beings (such as fairies, elves, and leprechauns) of folklore
2
: children
3
: common people
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Reader Commentary, Baltimore Sun, 14 Jan. 2025
And Trump also seems to believe, at least judging by his behavior, that rules are for suckers and little people.
—Zack Beauchamp, Vox, 7 Dec. 2018
In the premiere episode, viewers meet the DePaul family, little people who are longtime friends of Natalia's and previously tried to adopt her before she was taken in by Michael and Kristine Barnett and later Cynthia and Antwon Mans.
—Nicole Acosta, People.com, 7 Jan. 2025
The munchkins in The Wizard of Oz were played by both little people and children.
—Victoria Edel, People.com, 9 Dec. 2024
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Plural noun
There might be some great ideas from us, the little people.
—Reader Commentary, Baltimore Sun, 14 Jan. 2025
And Trump also seems to believe, at least judging by his behavior, that rules are for suckers and little people.
—Zack Beauchamp, Vox, 7 Dec. 2018
In the premiere episode, viewers meet the DePaul family, little people who are longtime friends of Natalia's and previously tried to adopt her before she was taken in by Michael and Kristine Barnett and later Cynthia and Antwon Mans.
—Nicole Acosta, People.com, 7 Jan. 2025
The munchkins in The Wizard of Oz were played by both little people and children.
—Victoria Edel, People.com, 9 Dec. 2024
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“Little people.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/little%20people. Accessed 30 Jan. 2025.
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