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little people

American  
[lit-l pee-puhl] / ˈlɪt l ˌpi pəl /

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 British  

plural noun

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

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Etymology

Origin of little people

First recorded in 1720–30

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