shortie
In real, traceable use. Part of the curated seed collection; community review is coming.
Sense 1
Meaning · English
Something or someone that is shorter than normal.
Register: informal
Where it’s used:
Used
American English
Examples
That squirrel is a shortie.
Usage example from English Wiktionary (CC BY-SA 4.0, retrieved 2026-07-30)
Sources & notes
Adapted from English Wiktionary (CC BY-SA 4.0, retrieved 2026-07-30 via kaikki.org).
Sense 2
Meaning · English
A short-handed goal.
Register: informal
Sources & notes
Adapted from English Wiktionary (CC BY-SA 4.0, retrieved 2026-07-30 via kaikki.org).
Sense 3
Meaning · English
Alternative form of shorty (“child”).
Sources & notes
Adapted from English Wiktionary (CC BY-SA 4.0, retrieved 2026-07-30 via kaikki.org).
Common questions
What does “shortie” mean?
Something or someone that is shorter than normal.
Is “shortie” formal or informal?
shortie is generally informal.