1. plural of shortie: short people or things
Usage: informal
2. short socks that end below the ankle
Usage: informal

Examples

• The basketball team had a few shorties who made up for their height with speed.
• She bought a pack of white shorties for her tennis shoes.
• The shorties on the shelf were easier for the kids to reach.
• He preferred wearing shorties with his sneakers during summer.
• The coach divided the players into tallies and shorties for the drill.
• These shorties are perfect for wearing with low-top shoes.