squat

/skwˈɒt/

/ˈskwɑt/

[verb] [adjective] [noun]

to squat

[VERB]

MAIN VERB

to go to position in which the knees are bent and the back of thighs are touching or very close to one's heels

synonyms : crouch

be close to the earth, or be disproportionately wide

occupy (a dwelling) illegally

squat

[ADJECTIVE]

being short or thick with an unbalanced figure

synonyms : chunky

having a low center of gravity; built low to the ground

synonyms : underslung

Squat

[NOUN]

a house or building that is occupied, without the consent of the landlord or without paying any rent

exercising by repeatedly assuming a crouching position with the knees bent; strengthens the leg muscles

synonyms : knee bend

squatting

the act of assuming or maintaining a crouching position with the knees bent and the buttocks near the heels

synonyms : squatting

a small worthless amount

synonyms : diddley

Examples

1. Next up are squats!

2. She does squats.

3. Are squats a part of his foundational work?

4. - She got squats.

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