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Shorty
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an attractive girl, often used playfully or flirtatiously
Slang
Grammatical Information
Animacy status
Human
Composition
Compound
Countable
Plural form
shorties
What does "shorty" mean in slang?
The term "shorty" is a slang word used to refer to a woman or girlfriend, often in an affectionate or flirtatious way. The structure likely originates from describing someone as shorter in stature, but it evolved into a general term of endearment or attraction. It is commonly used in urban and hip-hop culture and can range from respectful to objectifying depending on context.
Examples
Hey, shorty! Let's go grab a drink.
