Squat: meaning, definitions and examples

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squat

 

[ skwษ’t ]

Verb / Noun
Context #1 | Verb

exercise

To crouch or sit on one's heels with the knees bent and the buttocks resting on or near the heels, often in a position of readiness for jumping or moving quickly.

Synonyms

crouch, hunker, stoop

Examples of usage

  • He squatted down to tie his shoelaces.
  • She squatted in the corner of the room, waiting for the signal to start.
  • The athlete squatted before the race, ready to sprint off the blocks.
Context #2 | Noun

exercise

A position assumed by a person in which the knees are bent, the buttocks are lowered near the heels, and the torso is upright.

Synonyms

crouch, hunker, stoop

Examples of usage

  • Doing squats can help strengthen the muscles in your legs.
  • She performed a set of squats at the gym to work on her lower body strength.

Translations

Translations of the word "squat" in other languages:

๐Ÿ‡ต๐Ÿ‡น agachamento

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ณ เคฌเฅˆเค เคจเคพ

๐Ÿ‡ฉ๐Ÿ‡ช hocken

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ฉ jongkok

๐Ÿ‡บ๐Ÿ‡ฆ ะฟั€ะธัั–ะดะฐะฝะฝั

๐Ÿ‡ต๐Ÿ‡ฑ przysiad

๐Ÿ‡ฏ๐Ÿ‡ต ใ‚นใ‚ฏใƒฏใƒƒใƒˆ

๐Ÿ‡ซ๐Ÿ‡ท s'accroupir

๐Ÿ‡ช๐Ÿ‡ธ sentadilla

๐Ÿ‡น๐Ÿ‡ท รงรถmelme

๐Ÿ‡ฐ๐Ÿ‡ท ์Šค์ฟผํŠธ

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฆ ุงู„ู‚ุฑูุตุงุก

๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ฟ dล™ep

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฐ drep

๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ณ ่นฒๅ

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฎ poฤep

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ธ hnรฉbeygja

๐Ÿ‡ฐ๐Ÿ‡ฟ ะพั‚ั‹ั€ัƒ

๐Ÿ‡ฌ๐Ÿ‡ช แƒ“แƒแƒฏแƒ“แƒแƒ›แƒ

๐Ÿ‡ฆ๐Ÿ‡ฟ รงรถmbษ™lmษ™k

๐Ÿ‡ฒ๐Ÿ‡ฝ sentadilla

Etymology

The word 'squat' originated from the Old French word 'esquatir', meaning 'to crush'. It was later influenced by the Old French word 'esquatir', meaning 'to hide, lie low'. The modern usage of 'squat' as an exercise position developed in the 19th century, popularized for its benefits in strengthening the lower body muscles.

See also: squatter, squatting.

Word Frequency Rank

With rank #17,480, this word belongs to specialized vocabulary. While not common in everyday speech, it enriches your ability to express complex ideas.