noun
shorty
SHAW-tee
noun
1
Someone or something shorter than average; often used as an affectionate nickname.
"His friends have called him "Shorty" since school."
2
A wetsuit with short arms and legs.
"She wore a shorty for the warmer summer surf."
How to Use Shorty
Learner’s notesIn plain EnglishAn informal, often affectionate name for a short person, or a short-sleeved wetsuit.
When to use it
Informal; as a term for a person, tone depends heavily on context and relationship.
Word Forms
shorties plural
Study it as flashcards or scroll it in Flow — saved to your collection.
Test yourself on “shorty”
A quick quiz — meaning, synonyms & usage
→
Fill the Gap
Can you complete this real example?
His friends have called him "_____" since school.
Etymology
From short + -y.