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Charley
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A given name used for both men and women, a shortened, informal form of Charles or Charlotte.
"Everyone at school just called him Charley instead of Charles."
How to Use Charley
Learner’s notesIn plain EnglishA casual nickname form of Charles or Charlotte.
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Etymology
A diminutive form of Charles (or, for women, Charlotte/Charlene).