David
/ˈdeɪvɪd/
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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.