Word Pronunciation & Dictionary

little one

Word Rarity Common

Frequency: 5.67 in modern English

Syllables: lit-tle one
IPA

9

Scrabble Score

9

Letters

2

Syllables

6

Unique Chars

Meaning

noun

noun

A term of endearment, especially toward a child.

Example Sentences

"The toy store was full of little ones."
"⁠I do but sing because I must, And pipe but as the linnets sing: And unto one her note is gay, ⁠For now her little ones have ranged; ⁠And unto one her note is changed, Because her brood is stol’n away."
""How about you, little one? What do you think of me?""

Inflected Forms

little ones (plural) littlun (alternative) littl'un (alternative)

Synonyms

bairn brat child chit crumb cruncher crumb crusher crumb grinder crumb snatcher fry juvenile kid kiddie

Questions

What does little one mean?: A young child.

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