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English
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Etymology
short + -ie
Pronunciation
Noun
shortie (plural shorties)
- (informal) Something or someone that is shorter than normal.
- Synonyms: shortass, titch
That squirrel is a shortie.
- (ice hockey, informal) A short-handed goal.
They got a shortie at the start of the third.
- (African-American Vernacular) Alternative form of shorty (“child”)
- (African-American Vernacular) Alternative form of shorty (“attractive young female”)
- (African-American Vernacular) Alternative form of shorty (“girlfriend”)
- shortbread
Translations
something or someone that is shorter than normal
Adjective
shortie (not comparable)
- (informal) Shorter than normal, especially of clothing.
a shortie gown; a shortie jacket
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