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Charley
CHAH-lee
Charley (name) means a given name used for both men and women, a shortened, informal form of Charles or Charlotte. Example: “Everyone at school just called him Charley instead of Charles.”
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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).
Rhymes for Charley
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What does “Charley” mean?
The word “Charley” means a given name used for both men and women, a shortened, informal form of Charles or Charlotte. In plain terms, a casual nickname form of Charles or Charlotte.
How do you pronounce “Charley”?
“Charley” is pronounced CHAH-lee (/ˈt͡ʃɑː(ɹ).li/ in IPA).
How do you use “Charley” in a sentence?
Here is “Charley” used in a sentence: “Everyone at school just called him Charley instead of Charles.”
What part of speech is “Charley”?
“Charley” is a name.
Is “Charley” a common word?
“Charley” is an uncommon word in modern English.
