little people
- (in folklore) small, imaginary beings, as elves, fairies, or leprechauns.
- the common people, especially workers, small merchants, or the like, who lead conventional, presumably unremarkable lives.
- small children.
- midgets or dwarfs.
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Origin of little people
First recorded in 1720–30
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little people
little folk
- folklore small supernatural beings, such as elves, pixies, or leprechauns
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