little people

[lit-l pee-puhl]

plural noun

1. (in folklore) small, imaginary beings, as elves, fairies, or leprechauns.

2. the common people, especially workers, small merchants, or the like, who lead conventional, presumably unremarkable lives.

little people

plural noun

1. folklore small supernatural beings, such as elves, pixies, or leprechauns

Word History and Origins

Origin of little people¹

First recorded in 1720–30