shorty

[ shawr-tee ]

noun,plural short·ies.

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!

adjective

noting a garment designed to be of short length: a shorty nightgown; shorty pajamas.

Origin of shorty

First recorded in 1905–10; short + -y²

Final legislation is expected to be introduced to the Australian Parliament shorty after.
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Not 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 BEAST
Get shorty Farina proves how unsettling and chilling an actor can be while simultaneously being, well, hilarious.
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His 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 BEAST
More frequently, you find the smirk in comedies, like the sendup of Hollywood nihilism in Get shorty.
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Voight shot back, calling Goldberg “shorty” and asking: “What are you talking about?!”
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"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 McElroy
Si 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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