What does Shorty mean?

Other definitions of Shorty:
- A very obvious and often derogatory term for a shorter than average person.
- A nickname for a highly attractive female that you are crushing on. Used when being honest about your feelings and stating your interest. This is often spelled "shawty".
- Can refer to a young person who is new to an activity, much like a newbie. Often used in reference to gang membership or lifestyle.
- A short length of cable, used to connect two electronic devices.
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How to use the term
Shorty:
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Hey shorty. How you doing? Let me get you a drink.
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Why don't you go get the ladder, shorty?
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You know your my shorty. Ignore all these other shorties.
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Look, shorty: we need you on the corner looking out for po. If you see anyone, we need you to holla out.
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Hand me that ethernet shorty and we can test this setup.
Video related to Shorty
References:
Shawty [Featuring T Pain] (video) [Main] | PliesWord, YouTube
- A Song that mentions "Shorty."
A 2007 American rap single by rapper Plies, featuring singer-songwriter T-Pain. It is the lead single from his debut studio album, The Real Testament.
In the song, both artist praise beautiful women in their life who they consider their own "shorties".
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