squat
15 synonyms and 1 antonym for squat, grouped by meaning and by how common each one is.
Adj — Short and thick-set; low and broad rather than tall.
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Synonyms by Meaning
1. adj
Short and thick-set; low and broad rather than tall.
“The old cottage had a squat chimney at one end.”
jack
crouch
diddly
hunker
squatting
diddley
scrunch
knee bend
scrunch up
diddlysquat
hunker down
doodly-squat
diddly-squat
Opposites
2. verb
To crouch down close to the ground by bending the knees.
“She squatted next to the campfire to warm her hands.”
How to use squat
The word patterns that sound natural to a native speaker.
squat down
squat in a building
do squats
Etymology
From Old French esquatir, meaning "to press down or flatten," itself from Vulgar Latin roots meaning "to force together."
Full origin of squat →Frequently asked questions
What does “squat” mean?
The word “squat” means short and thick-set; low and broad rather than tall. In plain terms, to crouch low to the ground, to do a knee-bending exercise, or to occupy property you don't own.
How do you pronounce “squat”?
“Squat” is pronounced skwot (/skwɑt/ in IPA).
How do you use “squat” in a sentence?
Here is “squat” used in a sentence: “The old cottage had a squat chimney at one end.”
What part of speech is “squat”?
Depending on how it is used, “squat” can be an adjective, a verb and a noun.
Where does the word “squat” come from?
The word “squat” comes from Vulgar Latin. From Old French esquatir, meaning "to press down or flatten," itself from Vulgar Latin roots meaning "to force together.".
Is “squat” a common word?
“Squat” is an uncommon word in modern English.
How many meanings does “squat” have?
“Squat” has 5 distinct senses listed in this dictionary. The most common is: short and thick-set; low and broad rather than tall.
