Shawty (slang)

Shawty, shorty, or shortie is an American slang used as a term of endearment for an attractive woman or a girlfriend, that was particularly popular in hip hop from the 2000s. Shawty is a Southern[1] or rather African American variant of shorty, and can also refer to someone of a short height compared to a taller person, a newcomer, a child, or a good friend.[1]

For other uses, see Shorty (disambiguation) and Shawty (disambiguation).

References
  1. "Rappers Flirt with the Word 'Shawty'". USA Today, 6 August 2007.
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