short

³short

noun

Definition of SHORT

1

: the sum and substance : upshot

2

a : a short syllable b : a short sound or signal

3

plural a : a by-product of wheat milling that includes the germ, fine bran, and some flour b : refuse, clippings, or trimmings discarded in various manufacturing processes

4

a : knee-length or less than knee-length trousers —usually used in plural b plural : short drawers c : a size in clothing for short men

5

a : one who operates on the short side of the market b plural : short-term bonds

6

plural : deficiencies

7

: short circuit

8

: shortstop

9

a : short subject b : a brief story or article (as in a newspaper)

— for short

: as an abbreviation <named Katherine or Kate for short>

— in short

: by way of summary : briefly

Examples of SHORT

1. The short before the main movie was very funny.

First Known Use of SHORT

circa 1586