# shortie

> English word · Noun

## Definitions
1. Something or someone that is shorter than normal.
2. A short-handed goal.
3. Alternative form of shorty (“child”).
4. Alternative form of shorty (“attractive young female”).
5. Alternative form of shorty (“girlfriend”).
6. Shortbread.

## Etymology
From short + -ie.

## Source
Compiled from Wiktionary via kaikki.org (CC BY-SA). Data vintage: 2026-05-06.
Canonical page: https://plainspell.com/en/word/shortie