Shortass is a vulgar North American informal term for a short person — typically used as a mild, slightly cruel insult or as a jokey term of affection depending entirely on the relationship between speaker and target.
Shortass is a vulgar North American informal term for a short person — typically used as a mild, slightly cruel insult or as a jokey term of affection depending entirely on the relationship between speaker and target. The '-ass' suffix adds crude emphasis and mild mockery beyond simply saying 'short person' or 'shorty.' Register is informal and potentially unkind; context and tone determine whether it's affectionate teasing or a genuine put-down. Not appropriate for formal or professional use.
The shortass at the front kept blocking everyone's view at the concert, which was ironic given his height.
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Regional slang from around the English-speaking world — British, Australian, Irish, Caribbean, Nigerian, Filipino, AAVE, and the hyphenated-English dialects that make the internet sound local.
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(North America, derogatory, slang, sometimes, vulgar, often, humorous) An obnoxiously ignorant person; a fool.
(North America, vulgar) A contemptible person.
(slang, mildly, _, vulgar) Someone who is stingy, or who is tight with money.
(slang, vulgar, derogatory) Like an asshat; obnoxiously foolish, rude, etc.
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(slang, vulgar, North America) A short person.
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