shortie

English

noun
Definitions
  • (informal) Something or someone that is shorter than normal.
  • (ice hockey) A short-handed goal.
  • (AAVE) (alt form) shorty
  • (AAVE) (alt form) shorty
  • (AAVE) (alt form) shorty

Etymology

Suffix from English short (brittle, of pastry).

Origin

English

short

Gloss

brittle, of pastry

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