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 /ˈʃɔː.ti/

Noun

a short person:

Example:
That coat reaches your ankles, shorty!

Adjective

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.