Charlie
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Sense 1
Meaning · English
The Vietcong (Victor Charlie); (by extension, sometimes) any enemy.
Register: slang
Where it’s used:
Used
American English
Examples
I learned a thing or two from Charlie, don't you know? You better stay away from Copperhead Road.
Usage example from English Wiktionary (CC BY-SA 4.0, retrieved 2026-07-30)
Sources & notes
Adapted from English Wiktionary (CC BY-SA 4.0, retrieved 2026-07-30 via kaikki.org).
Sense 2
Meaning · English
Cocaine.
Register: slang
Sources & notes
Adapted from English Wiktionary (CC BY-SA 4.0, retrieved 2026-07-30 via kaikki.org).
Sense 3
Meaning · English
A fool.
Register: slang
Sources & notes
Adapted from English Wiktionary (CC BY-SA 4.0, retrieved 2026-07-30 via kaikki.org).
Common questions
What does “Charlie” mean?
The Vietcong (Victor Charlie); (by extension, sometimes) any enemy.
Is “Charlie” formal or informal?
Charlie is generally slang.