shortie

British  

/ ˈʃɔːtɪ /

noun

1. informal

   1. a person or thing that is extremely short

   2. ( as modifier )

      a shortie nightdress

2. a Scot name for shortbread

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Example Sentences

“What up, shortie?” asked Snoop-Kitty, her beehatch.

From Salon

“I think we came out flying in the first period. I thought we played a decent period. The shortie could have killed us, a soft play,” Flames coach Darryl Sutter said.

From Washington Times

You may think they are taking the biscuit but scientists in Cardiff tested the Hobnob-style, digestive, shortie and rich tea in a biscuit comparative study.

From BBC

The shortie was the runner-up, lasting an average of 17.5 seconds, and the digestive took bronze remaining intact for about 8.5 seconds.

From BBC

There are giant, squishy puffer bags with Balmain Paris scrawled over them in curving Barbie script under the 1970s Balmain logo and clear plastic shoppers that resemble Barbie doll boxes; baby-pink silk-satin suits with kimono jackets and striped shortie pajama sets; sequined mini-disco frocks and a strapless mermaid gown.

From New York Times