squat
verb (used without object)
to sit in a low or crouching position with the legs drawn up closely beneath or in front of the body; sit on one's haunches or heels.
was squatting
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past progressiveof squat.past progressive
Used to describe an ongoing action or continuous state that was happening at a specific time in the past.
Example Sentences
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The actress said the following day she "went to the set and, because I was squatting on the floor, all het up, I farted in front of him. I was mortified".
From BBC ● Feb. 11, 2026
After the collection’s debut earlier this month, some customers took to social media, saying the leggings were see-through while the wearer was squatting or bending.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Jan. 20, 2026
It went straight into the glove of Dodgers outfielder Miguel Vargas, who was squatting behind and slightly to the left of the plate.
From Los Angeles Times ● May 21, 2024
Gonzalez played catch with the All-Star outfielder near the home dugout before taking the mound and tossing a strike to Arozarena, who was squatting in a catcher’s position behind the plate.
From Washington Times ● Oct. 3, 2023
Each of these three was squatting upon a magnificent chair.
From "James and the Giant Peach" by Roald Dahl
