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SHORTIE
Etymology
Noun
shortie (plural shorties)
(informal) Something or someone that is shorter than normal.
(ice hockey, informal) A short-handed goal.
(African-American Vernacular) Alternative form of shorty (“child”)
(African-American Vernacular) Alternative form of shorty (“attractive young female”)
(African-American Vernacular) Alternative form of shorty (“girlfriend”)
Adjective
shortie (not comparable)
(informal) Shorter than normal, especially of clothing.
Anagrams
• heriots, hoister, toshier
Source: Wiktionary
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