shortie

English

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Etymology

short +‎ -ie

Pronunciation
  • Rhymes: -ɔː(ɹ)ti

Noun

shortie (plural shorties)

  1. (informal) Something or someone that is shorter than normal.
    Synonyms: shortass, titch
    That squirrel is a shortie.
  2. (ice hockey, informal) A short-handed goal.
    They got a shortie at the start of the third.
  3. (African-American Vernacular) Alternative form of shorty (“child”)
  4. (African-American Vernacular) Alternative form of shorty (“attractive young female”)
  5. (African-American Vernacular) Alternative form of shorty (“girlfriend”)
  6. shortbread

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Adjective

shortie (not comparable)

  1. (informal) Shorter than normal, especially of clothing.
    a shortie gown; a shortie jacket

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