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adjective

Definition of squatnext
as in stout
being compact and broad in build and often short in stature a short, squat woman

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squat

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verb

ˈskwät How to pronounce squat (audio)
as in to crouch
to lie low with the limbs close to the body a detective squatting to examine something on the ground

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squat

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noun

slang
as in damn
the smallest amount or part imaginable he doesn't do squat all day long and is by far the laziest worker in the company

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Recent Examples of squat
Adjective
One of its walking legs is missing, the study said The team only found one Cocos Island squat lobster in a canyon at a depth of about 2,700 feet. — Aspen Pflughoeft, Miami Herald, 27 Feb. 2025 Powerlifting is a form of competitive weightlifting, where contestants have three attempts at maximum weight for three types of lift — squat, bench press, and deadlift — per Strong Fitness magazine. — Becca Longmire, People.com, 20 Feb. 2025
Verb
Health Benefits Jogging and squatting down to pick up garbage is both a cardiovascular and strength workout. — Patty Weasler, Rn, Bsn, Verywell Health, 26 Feb. 2025 On the other, Eldridge will have to squat down lower to pick throws out of the dirt. — Justice Delos Santos, The Mercury News, 25 Feb. 2025
Noun
Even a few minutes of activity—like squats or jumping jacks—can make a noticeable difference. — Luciana Paulise, Forbes, 25 Feb. 2025 There isn’t an exact match between a bodyweight squat and a yoga pose. — Amber Sayer, Outside Online, 24 Feb. 2025 See All Example Sentences for squat
Recent Examples of Synonyms for squat
  1. stout
  2. crouch
  3. damn
  4. squatty
  5. lick
  6. plump
  7. whit
  8. sturdy
Adjective
  • Megalodon’s teeth resemble those of a modern great white shark, so some scientists previously concluded that the two sharks had a similar stout body shape.
    — Kate Golembiewski, CNN, 11 Mar. 2025
  • Landry is slightly undersized, but nonetheless a stout edge-setter against the run; his greatest play strength a year ago.
    — Doug Kyed, Boston Herald, 10 Mar. 2025
Definition of stout
Verb
  • Nearby, kids were crouching to look into a clear tube tank and even adults were sliding on their backs under the adjacent upside-down jellyfish tank to snap a picture of these topsy-turvy creatures.
    — Natallie Rocha, San Diego Union-Tribune, 17 Mar. 2025
  • Leoni quickly peeled herself off of Grant while smiling, and Ortega crouched down on the floor.
    — Adam B. Vary, Variety, 9 Mar. 2025
Definition of crouch
Noun
  • Continue reading … 'STEELE' THE SHOW – MSNBC host demands Democrats start giving a ‘damn’ about Trump, Musk in fiery rant.
    — Fox News, Fox News, 17 Feb. 2025
  • Shortly thereafter, Facebook changed its name to Meta and sank $45 billion into its vision of a digital universe that most people just don’t seem to give much of a damn about.
    — Boone Ashworth, WIRED, 25 Sep. 2024
Definition of damn
Adjective
  • Place objects like blocks or stools, or maybe even a squatty potty, under your feet to raise your knees higher than your hips.
    — Cory Martin, Verywell Health, 20 Nov. 2024
  • Even with standard organizational paranoia about plans leaking, not using a running back with a squatty frame and credible speed is curious.
    — Ben Standig, The Athletic, 29 July 2024
Definition of squatty
Noun
  • Great staff, great selection, not a lick of snobbery.
    — Amy Drew Thompson, Orlando Sentinel, 7 Mar. 2025
  • Duhaime says that's because of the Roman numerals of Super Bowl LIX (which sounds like licks).
    — Bryan West, USA TODAY, 7 Feb. 2025
Definition of lick
Adjective
  • Tortellini are plump and tender after simmering in the sauce—no need to cook them before adding to the pan.
    — Kimberly Holland, Southern Living, 10 Mar. 2025
  • Pre-soaked for easy use, each pad combines retinol and collagen for smoothing and added firmness, making your skin feel refreshed, plump and revitalized in one easy step.
    — Maria Correa, Miami Herald, 3 Mar. 2025
Definition of plump
Noun
  • The lack of logic Trump’s fun-house version of justice may not matter a whit to voters, or alter even slightly their perceptions of the two major parties.
    — Mark Z. Barabak, The Mercury News, 4 Feb. 2025
  • The last-minute Annie Oakley act does not alter that one whit.
    — The Editors, National Review, 30 Sep. 2024
Definition of whit
Adjective
  • This romantic number takes design direction from a field of blooming cornflowers and is a pitch-perfect match for ballet flats, a treasured pair of kitten heels, or even sturdy and dependable white sneakers — looking flawless in each and every context.
    — Stacia Datskovska, WWD, 15 Mar. 2025
  • The exterior is made from a sturdy and durable polycarbonate material that won’t easily wear and tear, even after longhaul travel.
    — Megan Schaltegger, Travel + Leisure, 15 Mar. 2025
Definition of sturdy

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