shorty

English dictionary entry

Meanings

noun
  1. Something or someone that is shorter than normal.
  2. A term of endearment for a child, younger sibling, shorter person, etc.
  3. A child.
  4. An attractive young female, especially one who is sexually available.
  5. A girlfriend.
  6. A short-legged and sleeveless or short-sleeved wetsuit.
  7. A shorthanded goal.
adj
  1. Shorter than normal, especially of clothing.
pron
  1. Synonym of she or her, especially of a younger woman.
name
  1. A nickname for a short person or (ironic, humorous) a tall person.

Pronunciation

/ˈʃɔː.ti/ /ˈʃoɹ.ti/ /ˈʃoː.ti/ En-au-shorty.ogg

Word forms

shorty shorties shortie shawtie shawty

Etymology

From short + -y.

Synonyms

she or her

Derived words

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