shorty
[ˈʃɔːti]
[ˈʃɔɹti]
Shorty is a small person or an informal term for someone's child.
When people talk about a shorty, they usually mean a kid who's still young and energetic. It can be a funny way to refer to your little sibling or cousin. You might hear someone say "How was school today, Shorty?" in a playful tone, like when you're talking to a kid who loves being teased and joked around with.
How common is "shorty"?
Word shorty is considered rare in modern English.
It appears most frequently in fiction texts and less often in other writings.
It appears most frequently in fiction texts and less often in other writings.
Definitions
noun
A short person.
Real examples of "shorties" in context
