Definitions

1. noun

A person, especially a young boy, who is not very tall.

“He was a happy little shorty playing with his friends.”

2. noun

A shortened or simplified version of something, such as a song or a story.

“The shorty of the novel was published as a separate booklet.”

3. noun

A slang term for a handgun, especially a small one.

“The police found a shorty in the suspect’s backpack.”

4. adjective

Not very tall; having a short stature.

“The shorty basketball player was able to dunk the ball.”