shortie

Runt of litter

Shortie is an informal term for someone or something short, often used affectionately: Hey, shortie, come here.

In hip-hop slang, shortie (also spelled shorty) refers to an attractive woman or girlfriend, regardless of height: That's my shortie.

The term can also mean a young person or child in urban slang contexts.

stature

petite

Small and delicate

pint-sized · little · fun-size · vertically challenged · diminutive · undersized · knee-high · squat · stubby

endearment

sweetheart

Affectionate name for beloved

  • darlingBeloved person or pet
  • babeAffectionate partner name
  • babyVery young child

honey · cutie · boo · sugar · sweetie · love · dear · angel · precious · muffin

slang

girlfriend

Female romantic partner

  • girlYoung female person
  • womanAdult female human
  • chickYoung bird, especially poultry

shawty · homegirl · honey · lady · breezy · wifey · ride-or-die · main squeeze · side chick

nightwear

nightgown

Sleeping garment, usually loose

sleepshirt · nightie · pajamas · lingerie · camisole · teddy · sleepwear · bedgown · nighty

kayaking

rapid

Moving with haste

  • waveOscillating motion through medium
  • dropFall or release
  • holeAbsence in matter

eddy · slide · creek · waterfall · ledge · chute · gradient · hydraulic · pour-over · sluice

Opposites
physical height

shortietall drink of water

Attractive, slender person

beanpole · giant · long drink of water · string bean · longshanks

drink size/style

shortiehighball

Spirit lengthened with mixer

long drink · Collins · cooler · fizz

garment length

shortiefull-length

Extending the entire distance

maxi · floor-length · long robe · longline · ankle-length

Phrases
Family

short, shorten, shortly, shortage, shortcut, shorter, shortness, shortened, shortening

Familiarity
Top 200,000
Profile
Known to kids · Used worldwide · Timeless · Concrete · Everyday, not technical · Rated G