Meaning of the word shorty in English

What does shorty mean in English? Explore the meaning, pronunciation, and specific usage of this word with Lingoland.

shorty

US /ˈʃɔːr.t̬i/
UK /ˈʃɔːr.t̬i/

Noun

1.

a short person:

Example:
That coat reaches your ankles, shorty!

Adjective

1.

used to refer to an item of clothing that is shorter than the usual type:

Example:
I went next door in my shorty dressing gown.
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