A nickname for a short person or (humorously) a tall person.

(informal) A short person. / (informal) A term of endearment for a child, younger sibling, shorter person, etc. / (slang, chiefly African-American Vernacular) A child.

Short socks.

plural of shorty

(informal) Something or someone that is shorter than normal. / (ice hockey, informal) A short-handed goal. / (African-American Vernacular) Alternative form of shorty (“child”)

(informal) Shorter than normal, especially of clothing.

Synonym of short shorts