Proper noun

1. A diminutive of the male name Charles; also used as a formal given name.
   • 1979 Charles Kuralt, Dateline America, Harcourt Brace Jovanocich, ISBN 0151239576, page 184:

     Heaven only knows why a man with a strong biblical name like James wants to be a president named Jimmy. I'm certain that if he were called Charles, he wouldn't fool around that way. Charles is not so bad, but Charlie is a terrible burden to bear.

2. A diminutive of the female names of Charlotte or Charlene, also used as a formal given name, although less common than the male name.
3. The letter C in the ICAO spelling alphabet.
4. An enemy. In reference to the VietCong (Victor Charlie in NATO phonetic alphabet) and shortened to "charlie."
5. Cocaine.
6. (often qualified with right and/or proper) A fool.

   You look a right Charlie in that clown outfit!

   Is your name Charlie? ... Well, you look like one.

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