Noun
(plural live ones)
- (idiomatic) Someone who is easily fooled, victimized, or ridiculed.
- (idiomatic) Someone who is eccentric, nonconformist, or otherwise peculiar.
- (idiomatic) A person, thing, or situation which is particularly interesting, noteworthy, or urgent.
Usage notes
- When used in the singular, almost always preceded by a.
Origin
Possibly an allusion to hooking a particularly lively fish on a fishing line.
