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shorty
(shorty)
Pronunciation:
/ˈʃɔːti/
(also
shortie
)
noun
(
plural
shorties
)
informal
a person who is shorter than average (often used as a nickname):
even shorties like Brain and I had to be careful not to bang our heads
Shorty Bowlegs
[
often as modifier
]
a short garment, especially a short dress, nightdress, or raincoat:
she pulled on a shorty nightshirt
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