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SHORTS

(noun, verb)

Definitions

There are 8 meanings of the word Shorts.

Shorts - as a noun

(used in the plural) trousers that end at or above the knee

Synonyms (Exact Relations)
short pantstrunks
Hypernyms (Closely Related)
pair of trouserspanttrousers
Hyponyms (Broadly Related)

Underpants worn by men

Synonyms (Exact Relations)
boxersboxershortsdrawersunderdrawers

Shorts - as a verb

To cause a short circuit in (something).

Of an electrical circuit, to short circuit.

To shortchange.

To provide with a smaller than agreed or labeled amount.

Example: "This is the third time i’ve caught them shorting us."

To sell something, especially securities, that one does not own at the moment for delivery at a later date in hopes of profiting from a decline in the price; to sell short.

To shorten.

Example Sentences

"I need to buy a new pair of shorts for summer."
"She wore shorts and a T-shirt to the beach."
"He always wears shorts when he goes running."
"My dad prefers wearing shorts all year round."
"The store has a great selection of men's shorts."
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Word Game Points

Is SHORTS a valid Scrabble word?
Yes, shorts is valid for both Scrabble US and EU
US/CA Valid UK/EU Valid

SHORTS has a SCRABBLE points total of 9.

Is SHORTS a valid Words With Friends word?
Yes, shorts is valid for Words With Friends
Valid Word
SHORTS has a WORDS WITH FRIENDS points total of 8.

Is SHORTS a valid WordFeud word?
Yes, shorts is valid for WordFeud
Valid Word
SHORTS has a WORDFEUD points total of 9.

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