Shorty: meaning, definitions and examples

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shorty

 

[ หˆสƒษ”หrti ]

Noun
Context #1 | Noun

physical stature

Shorty is an informal term used to refer to a short person, often used affectionately or playfully. It can also refer to someone who is younger or of lower rank. The term can carry a sense of endearment in certain contexts, especially in hip-hop culture.

Synonyms

diminutive, little person.

Examples of usage

  • Hey shorty, how's it going?
  • He may be a shorty, but he's got a big heart.
  • They call him shorty because heโ€™s the shortest in the group.
Context #2 | Noun

slang term

In urban slang, 'shorty' can also refer to a young woman or girlfriend. It is often used in a romantic context and is popularized in various hip-hop lyrics.

Synonyms

babe, girl, lady.

Examples of usage

  • Sheโ€™s my shorty, and I love her.
  • That shorty over there is really cool.
  • I saw my shorty at the party last night.

Translations

Translations of the word "shorty" in other languages:

๐Ÿ‡ต๐Ÿ‡น baixinho

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ณ เค›เฅ‹เคŸเคพ

๐Ÿ‡ฉ๐Ÿ‡ช Kleiner

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ฉ pendek

๐Ÿ‡บ๐Ÿ‡ฆ ะบะพั€ะพั‚ะบะธะน

๐Ÿ‡ต๐Ÿ‡ฑ krรณtki

๐Ÿ‡ฏ๐Ÿ‡ต ็Ÿญใ„

๐Ÿ‡ซ๐Ÿ‡ท court

๐Ÿ‡ช๐Ÿ‡ธ corto

๐Ÿ‡น๐Ÿ‡ท kฤฑsa

๐Ÿ‡ฐ๐Ÿ‡ท ์งง์€

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฆ ู‚ุตูŠุฑ

๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ฟ krรกtkรฝ

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฐ krรกtky

๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ณ ็Ÿญ

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฎ kratek

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ธ stuttur

๐Ÿ‡ฐ๐Ÿ‡ฟ า›ั‹ัา›ะฐ

๐Ÿ‡ฌ๐Ÿ‡ช แƒ›แƒแƒ™แƒšแƒ”

๐Ÿ‡ฆ๐Ÿ‡ฟ qฤฑsa

๐Ÿ‡ฒ๐Ÿ‡ฝ corto

Etymology

The term 'shorty' has its roots in African American Vernacular English (AAVE) and has been a part of hip-hop culture since the 1990s. It is derived as a diminutive form of the word 'short,' indicating not only physical stature but also conveying affection. The usage expanded during the rise of hip-hop music, where it was often used by artists to describe attractive women or friends in a colloquial manner. Over the years, it has seeped into mainstream English, often appearing in popular songs, movies, and social media. Its evolution reflects cultural shifts, where a term initially aligned with physical description gained additional connotations related to relationships and social dynamics.