Squatting: meaning, definitions and examples
๐๏ธโโ๏ธ
squatting
[ หskwษtษชล ]
illegal occupation
The act of occupying an abandoned or unoccupied space or building, usually without the permission of the owner. Squatting is often done as a means of housing by people who cannot afford to rent or buy a property.
Synonyms
occupancy, occupying, trespassing
Examples of usage
- She was arrested for squatting in the empty house without permission.
- Squatting in the park is becoming a common sight in the city.
exercise
The action of lowering the body into a sitting or crouching position with the knees bent and the weight on the feet. Squatting is a common exercise for strengthening the legs and core muscles.
Synonyms
Examples of usage
- He squatted down to pick up the heavy box.
- She squats at the gym to build muscle strength.
Translations
Translations of the word "squatting" in other languages:
๐ต๐น agachamento
๐ฎ๐ณ เคฌเฅเค เคจเคพ
๐ฉ๐ช Hocken
๐ฎ๐ฉ jongkok
๐บ๐ฆ ะฟัะธััะดะฐะฝะฝั
๐ต๐ฑ przysiad
๐ฏ๐ต ใใใใใใจ
๐ซ๐ท s'accroupir
๐ช๐ธ ponerse en cuclillas
๐น๐ท รงรถmelme
๐ฐ๐ท ์ชผ๊ทธ๋ ค ์๊ธฐ
๐ธ๐ฆ ุงููุฑูุตุงุก
๐จ๐ฟ dลep
๐ธ๐ฐ drepy
๐จ๐ณ ่นฒไธ
๐ธ๐ฎ poฤep
๐ฎ๐ธ hnรฉbeygja
๐ฐ๐ฟ ะพัััาัะปะฐั
๐ฌ๐ช แฏแแแแ
๐ฆ๐ฟ รงรถmbษlmษk
๐ฒ๐ฝ ponerse en cuclillas
Word origin
The term 'squatting' has a long history dating back to the Middle Ages when it was used to refer to the practice of settling on unoccupied land. Over time, the term evolved to encompass both the housing practice and the exercise form. In modern times, squatting has become a controversial issue with legal and social implications.