David

/ˈdeɪvɪd/

Proposed by a contributor, not yet supported by evidence.

Also seen as: Davids

Meaning · English

A person or group considered unlikely to prevail; an underdog.

Nghĩa · Tiếng Việt

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Noun

Examples

Coordinate term: Goliath

Usage example from English Wiktionary (CC BY-SA 4.0, retrieved 2026-08-01)

Sources & notes

Adapted from English Wiktionary (CC BY-SA 4.0, retrieved 2026-08-01 via kaikki.org).

Common questions

What does “David” mean?

A person or group considered unlikely to prevail; an underdog.

Is “David” formal or informal?

No register label has been reviewed yet — treat it as neutral and check the usage notes above.