shorty
or short·ie
a person of less than average stature (sometimes used as a disparaging and offensive term of address).
a garment designed to be of short length, as a hospital bed jacket.
Also shaw·ty [shaw-tee] /ˈʃɔ ti/ .Slang.
a girl or woman: We watched the shorties on the dance floor, all lookin' so fine.
a girlfriend or sweetheart: Me and my shorty went to that new club over on Ninth last night; what a scene!
noting a garment designed to be of short length: a shorty nightgown; shorty pajamas.
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How to use shorty in a sentence
Final legislation is expected to be introduced to the Australian Parliament shorty after.
Explained: Google’s tussle in Australia over paying publishers for news | Lara O'Reilly | August 19, 2020 | DigidayNot yet 30, shorty has a driving charisma and tone to beat the band.
The Cradle of Jazz, Blues and Gospel Endlessly Rocking | Jason Berry | April 25, 2014 | THE DAILY BEASTGet shorty Farina proves how unsettling and chilling an actor can be while simultaneously being, well, hilarious.
R.I.P. Dennis Farina: Six of His Best Roles (VIDEO) | Kevin Fallon | July 22, 2013 | THE DAILY BEASTHis nickname is El Chapo, which is Spanish slang for “shorty.”
Never Mind El Chapo: Chicago’s Real Public Enemy No. 1 Is the Shorties | Michael Daly | February 17, 2013 | THE DAILY BEASTMore frequently, you find the smirk in comedies, like the sendup of Hollywood nihilism in Get shorty.
In Vice Presidential Debate, Joe Biden Perfects Art of the Smirk | Lee Siegel | October 13, 2012 | THE DAILY BEAST
Voight shot back, calling Goldberg “shorty” and asking: “What are you talking about?!”
Clint Eastwood Talks to Invisible, a SEAL Speaks & More Viral Videos | The Daily Beast Video | September 1, 2012 | THE DAILY BEAST"Better stay here, and not go wanderin' off into that mob," remonstrated shorty.
Si Klegg, Book 2 (of 6) | John McElroy"We went to sleep nice and comfortable, under a wagon last night," said shorty, slowly recalling the circumstances.
Si Klegg, Book 2 (of 6) | John McElroy"It might be," said shorty, with visions of distributing hardtack to the hungry boys warping his judgment.
Si Klegg, Book 2 (of 6) | John McElroySi turned and gave shorty a wink that conveyed more to that observant individual than a long telegram would have done.
Si Klegg, Book 2 (of 6) | John McElroy"They got their bellies full o' fightin' yesterday," added shorty, studying the array judicially.
Si Klegg, Book 2 (of 6) | John McElroy
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