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Shorty
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- 1 Shorter than normal, especially of clothing. informal, not-comparable
"Last seasons long, droopy skirt is being seen to by the scissors turning it into this season's shorty version, still handily teamed with last season/this season/next seasons comfy sloppy Joe. The effect won't just be felt by the very young. While we started off the winter craving a slightly dour and earnest uniform of dark colours, sensible fabrics and long skirts, the shorty skirt signals a renewed lightness and chirpiness."
- 1 A nickname for a short person or (humorously) a tall person.
""When I was in the army in forty-three, / A guy named Shorty stole my wife from me.""
- 1 Something or someone that is shorter than normal. derogatory, informal, sometimes
"A rock fishing expedition doesn't involve a lot of paraphernalia. Mick had brought his short rod with the overhead style, egg-beater reel they use off boats. 'The shorty's good for the fight.'"
- 2 A term of endearment for a child, younger sibling, shorter person, etc. informal
- 3 A child. slang
""I think we loved 'The Bridge Is Over' more than anybody else," says Nas, who was just a shorty when he first heard the opening shot."
- 4 An attractive young female, especially one who is sexually available. slang
"I guarantee, shorty, it's real, baby, stick it out / [...] / You talk a good one, shorty, now you're makin' me sweat"
- 5 A girlfriend. slang
"These are the things that separate a date from a fiancee, a shorty from a wife, a one-night stand from a lifetime commitment."
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- 6 A short-legged and sleeveless or short-sleeved wetsuit.
"However, many buy a wetsuit, because it can be pretty unpleasant to put on a musty hire suit. There are various thickness options, but a good compromise is a 5mm one-piece wetsuit and a 5mm 'shorty' worn over the top. (In warmer climes, use either suit on its own)."
- 1 Synonym of she or her, especially of a younger woman. feminine, nominative, objective, singular, slang, third-person
"Bell: Savino didn't tip you off to that bitch? Wee-Bey: Pshh, wasn't no time for that. He get up out the car, we see him go up the block like we said, right? Pshh, after that, he outa sight, we bring it home like we planned, baby. Bell: Well, shorty was a cop."
Etymology
From short + -y.
From short + -y.
From short + -y.
Proprialisation of shorty.
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