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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
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
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 With their three dogs in view, Prince Harry could be seen squatting and bracing for a big hug from Lili, who was running into his arms; while Meghan reached out for Archie who was running towards her. — Stephanie Sengwe, PEOPLE, 23 July 2026
Noun
Every catcher is in the squaaaaaat, not just a squat, according to Krukow. — Sean Campbell, Sacbee.com, 7 Aug. 2026 Police records show that in October 2025, 36 Phi Kappa Psi fraternity pledges at Indiana University – Bloomington were allegedly ordered to do push-ups, planks, squats and deadlifts for three hours. — Sara Tenenbaum, CBS News, 4 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
  • Trailing by 20 points in the third quarter, the Carroll Dragons (1-1) were doomed by the Panthers’ stout defense that claimed five takeaways.
    — Charles Baggarly, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 5 Sep. 2026
  • On offense, that means pounding the rock with a stout run game and letting that set up the passing attack.
    — Jordan McPherson, Miami Herald, 3 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
  • Opening with the title track, feedback-heavy licks set the temperature as Dillom catches us up on the escapades of recent years.
    — Richard Villegas, Rolling Stone, 14 Aug. 2026
  • Tin Lam, then about 14 and a recent immigrant from south Vietnam, doesn’t speak a lick of English.
    — Courtney Crowder, Des Moines Register, 14 Aug. 2026
Definition of lick
Adjective
  • Specs AccordionItemContainerButton Minimalist and cozy are two words that come to mind when describing the Zixuan daybed, which has a clean silhouette but doesn’t feel sterile thanks to its plump pillows.
    — Yelena Moroz Alpert, Architectural Digest, 2 Sep. 2026
  • Purchasing Fresh Corn In The Husk To pick out your fresh corn still in the husk, start by giving the ear of corn a gentle squeeze to feel for plump kernels and avoid husks with brown holes, a sign of worms.
    — Lisa Cericola, Southern Living, 30 Aug. 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
  • Neither Jović nor Eala has a sturdy serve, as is common among players their age, so quick points were few and far between.
    — Ava Wallace, New York Times, 6 Sep. 2026
  • Its full aluminum build is sturdy and lightweight enough to hold for a long time, and battery life is solid for how bright the screen is, clocking in at over six hours on a single charge in our testing.
    — K. Thor Jensen, PC Magazine, 4 Sep. 2026
Definition of sturdy

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