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squat 1 of 3

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
By way of thanks, the Swiss Football Association donated professional training equipment to the school, including Olympic lifting platforms, squat racks, medicine balls, resistance bands, agility hurdles and plyometric boxes. — Karen Billing, San Diego Union-Tribune, 17 Aug. 2026 His top efforts in the three areas — bench press, squat and dead lift — are 315 pounds, 425 pounds and 565 pounds, respectively. — Steve Reaven, Chicago Tribune, 14 Aug. 2026
Verb
Working in strength coach Rusty Whitt’s demanding program, the 6-foot, 196-pound Jones also squatted and deadlifted 500 pounds. — Edgar Thompson, The Orlando Sentinel, 7 Aug. 2026 He is listed at 6-foot-3 and can already squat 500 pounds as a 15-year-old. — Ethan Hanson, Daily News, 28 July 2026
Noun
The exercise can also be made more intense with a lower stance or squat. — Deborah Vankin, Los Angeles Times, 18 Aug. 2026 Every catcher is in the squaaaaaat, not just a squat, according to Krukow. — Sean Campbell, Sacbee.com, 7 Aug. 2026 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
  • The Evans defense, which has been stout all season, forced a change of possession on five different Winter Park fourth-down plays inside the 20, as the Wildcats struggled in the red zone.
    — Buddy Collings, The Orlando Sentinel, 11 Sep. 2026
  • Webb figures he's got the best of both worlds, having his play-calling mentor by his side and squaring off against defensive coordinator Vance Joseph and Denver's stout defense all summer.
    — Arkansas Online, Arkansas Online, 8 Sep. 2026
Definition of stout
Verb
  • As Kimbrel got set to face Marlins first baseman Kyle Stowers, the right-hander crouched near the mound as liquid spewed from his mouth before the broadcast camera cut away.
    — Johnny Flores Jr, New York Times, 4 Sep. 2026
  • Like ballplayers just before the pitch, animal control crouched into position, with thick metal grabbers, nooses, and nets at the ready.
    — Zachary Przystup, Christian Science Monitor, 4 Sep. 2026
Definition of crouch
Noun
  • Trump is not a successful deal maker, because no deal Trump makes is worth a damn.
    — Chris Brennan, USA Today, 27 Aug. 2026
  • And if that is to be the case, most Chicagoans do not give a damn whether the team goes to Arlington Heights or Hammond.
    — The Editorial Board, Chicago Tribune, 1 June 2026
Definition of damn
Adjective
  • Sit with your feet wide apart and elevate them on blocks, stools, or a squatty potty to lift your knees above your hips.
    — Cory Martin, Verywell Health, 30 Oct. 2025
  • Early on, many Falcons players and coaches misinterpreted his squatty 6-foot-3-ish, 305-pound frame and notably rounded midsection as a lack of athleticism.
    — Josh Kendall, New York Times, 19 Aug. 2025
Definition of squatty
Noun
  • As extra consumer bait, the double album closed with this new studio cut built around a killer Schon lick (and not much else).
    — Mikael Wood, Los Angeles Times, 11 Sep. 2026
  • Still, the 7-foot-3 giant still got his licks in on Mysterio.
    — Ryan Gaydos OutKick, FOXNews.com, 11 Sep. 2026
Definition of lick
Adjective
  • Chipotle-Shrimp Tacos With Fennel and Beans Canned pinto beans hold their own next to the smoky, plump shrimp in these tacos.
    — Riley Wofford, Martha Stewart, 17 Sep. 2026
  • Key Takeaways Fresh ginger should feel firm, with plump knobs and taut skin, while soft or moldy pieces should be avoided.
    — Kathleen Ferraro, Verywell Health, 15 Sep. 2026
Definition of plump
Noun
  • His adoration, here as in all things natural, is infectious, although the birds themselves care not a whit for him, and isn’t that part of the wonder, the fun?
    — Ian Crouch, New Yorker, 8 May 2026
  • An unconventional structure or new approach bothers them not a whit.
    — Mac Barnett, Longreads, 5 May 2026
Definition of whit
Adjective
  • That’s a clear sign of just how timeless and sturdy his music is in a scene defined by constant turnover.
    — Billboard Japan, Billboard, 18 Sep. 2026
  • Once your little one has graduated from the baby bath at around five months, this bath seat with a high backrest and sturdy design is the next step.
    — BestReviews, Chicago Tribune, 18 Sep. 2026
Definition of sturdy

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