LITTLE GUY Synonyms: 25 Similar and Opposite Words

little guy

noun

Definition of little guy

as in little man

an average or ordinary man for a politician who likes to portray himself as a friend of the little guy, he sure is fond of rubbing elbows with the fat cats

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John Doe

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Anthony Mackie plays John Doe, a motormouth scavenger eking out a living in the wastelands of the former United States.

— Sara Netzley, Entertainment Weekly, 2 July 2026
Joining Dylan on tour is three-time Grammy winner Lucinda Williams and her band, and John Doe Folk Trio.

— Rashad Alexander, Kansas City Star, 1 July 2026

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