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shorty

/ˈʃɔːrti/
shor · ty
Plural:shorties
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Adjective:short
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• noun

1

A person of short stature, often used as an informal or playful nickname.

Example

"His older brothers teased him by calling him shorty until he finally hit a growth spurt in high school."

2

American An attractive young woman, or a romantic partner such as a girlfriend (used as a slang term of endearment).

Example

"The song lyrics describe the singer taking his shorty out for a late-night drive through the city."

3

A garment cut noticeably shorter than standard length, especially a short wetsuit with abbreviated sleeves and legs or a short nightgown.

Example

"Because the coastal water was relatively warm in August, the surfer wore a lightweight neoprene shorty instead of a full wetsuit."

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• Rhymes for shorty

• Nearby Words

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shortsword
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Wordmom. (2026). Definition of Shorty. In Wordmom Dictionary. Retrieved Nov 5, 2026, from https://wordmom.com/dictionary/shorty
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