From Longman Dictionary of Contemporary Englishcharliechar‧lie /ˈtʃɑːli $ ˈtʃɑːr-/ noun [countable] British English spokenSTUPID/NOT INTELLIGENTa stupidpersonfeel a right/proper charlie (=feel very stupid)Origincharlie(1800-1900) From the male first name Charlie, from Charles