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having a below-average distance between two points
(of a person) having a height that is less than what is thought to be the average height
lacking a sufficient amount of something in general
lacking an exact amount or number needed to meet a specific requirement or total
(of pastry) easily broken apart due to a high amount of fat
(of decision-making and planning) focusing only on immediate outcomes without considering long-term effects
(of syllables and vowels) having a brief duration, specifically when referring to speech sounds or syllables
selling a financial instrument that one does not own, hoping to buy it back at a lower price
What is a "short"?
A short is a type of alcoholic drink made from a spirit, a mixer, and a garnish. It is usually served in a short glass, such as a rocks glass or a highball glass. A short typically consists of a spirit, such as vodka, gin, rum, or whiskey, a mixer, such as soda water, tonic water, or juice, and a garnish, such as a lime wedge or an orange slice. A short is usually served chilled or over ice, and is popular in many countries around the world. It can also be used to make a variety of cocktails, such as the Moscow Mule, the Gin and Tonic, and the Whiskey Sour.
the spot on a baseball field where the shortstop stands, usually between second and third base
the role or position of the player who is placed between second and third base on a baseball field
an accident caused by two wires touching by mistake, making electricity flow the wrong way
a movie with a short duration, sometimes shown before the feature movie in a movie theater
in a sudden and unexpected manner, often catching others by surprise
in a manner that results in a clean, straight cut across something
used to describe selling something without possessing it at the time of sale
in an unexpected or unprepared manner, often leading to a sudden challenge
in a manner that abruptly interrupts or stops something
to cause a short circuit in an electrical device, leading to malfunction
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