Short and slightly awkward in figure; not tall or statuesque.
"Squatty" Examples
Examples of Use
Squatty can be used as an adjective or as a noun.
Adjective
| Example
| Description |
| --- | --- | | 1. He is squatty and wears long pants with a belt to hide his thighs. | Emphasizes someone's physical feature of short legs. | | 2. Chubby Isabel had a squatty build, which made her wear dresses that covered her from neck to ankles. | Emphasizes someone's physical feature in relation to her chosen outfit. | | 3. Tom really doesn't like paddling squatty kayaks; he prefers long, sleek ones. | Refers to a kayak's length in relation to performance preference. | | 4. The squatty dial on the video console controlled the volume. | Refers to the small size of a TV dial. | | 5. The squatty medieval houses with thatched roofs were very picturesque. | Describes the overall look of old houses. |
Noun
| Example
| Description |
| --- | --- | | 6. He had to climb over a squatty and prickly bush to get to the other side. | Refers to the object's height and shape. |