SQUATTY Synonyms: 71 Similar and Opposite Words

squatty

adjective

ˈskwä-tē

Definition of squatty

as in stout

being compact and broad in build and often short in stature a squatty little wrestler

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Recent Examples of squatty 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 Trifles are the high heels of desserts, standing tall and showing out in a crowd of squatty pies, sheet cakes, and brownies. — Josh Miller, Southern Living, 28 June 2025 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 The tall, arcing element of Tatum Scales and its squatty companion evoke traditional African decorative geometries — and, well, a female breast. — Scott Cantrell, Dallas News, 26 May 2023 Ellen strongly recommends buying blue-light-blocking glasses and a squatty potty. — Lauren Oyler, Harper’s Magazine , 10 Apr. 2023

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Adjective

Combined output is a powerful 437 horsepower and a stout 583 pound-feet of torque.

— Josh Max, Forbes.com, 15 Aug. 2026
Veteran Dre'Mont Jones, who's typically a stout run defender, wasn't immune to the edge-setting problems that plagued the outside linebackers throughout practice.

— Andrew Callahan, Boston Herald, 11 Aug. 2026

Definition of stout

Adjective

These mushrooms are instantly recognizable for their fat, puffy shape and stubby stems that are often as wide as—if not wider than—the caps.

— Katie Hill, Outdoor Life, 6 Aug. 2026
Her elder brother, by now accustomed to this playact, held out a rough hand with stubby fingers.

— Cynthia Zarin, Harpers Magazine, 4 Aug. 2026

Definition of stubby

Adjective

Unlike paper wasps, yellow jackets have a shorter, stockier body with a less pronounced narrow waist.

— Michelle Mastro, Martha Stewart, 5 Aug. 2026
His 6-foot, 205-pound stocky frame could give him a physicality edge, and his receiving ability could add an intrigue.

— Nick Harris, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 16 July 2026

Definition of stocky

Adjective

This adorable costume looks poised to rule over The Masked Singer stage with a flick of her paw and a wag of her stumpy tail.

— Lauren Huff, Entertainment Weekly, 2 Jan. 2026
These members of the squash family produce fruits in all different shapes, sizes, and colors; there are huge ones, tiny ones, stumpy ones, tall ones, and even bumpy ones.

— Viveka Neveln, Better Homes & Gardens, 10 Nov. 2022

Definition of stumpy

Adjective

While some cleansers can leave your skin feeling tight or dry, this tonic helps my complexion feel soft, plump, and refreshed—the perfect hydrated canvas for the rest of my morning skin-care routine.

— Sara Tan, Allure, 11 Aug. 2026
An InStyle editor’s mom swears by the Mario Badescu Super Collagen Mask for plump, firm, even skin.

— Kyra Surgent, InStyle, 7 Aug. 2026

Definition of plump

Adjective

Winding alleys house artisan workshops and squat homes crammed with prop cooking utensils, and down one street stands a sept that resembles a Romanesque church.

— Jackson McHenry, Vulture, 10 Aug. 2026
The researchers found that mortality benefits plateaued after about 120 minutes per week, meaning extra time at the squat rack did not translate to further gains in life expectancy.

— Samantha Agate, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 4 Aug. 2026

Definition of squat

Adjective

Pour the wet ingredients into the dry ingredients and mix with a wooden spoon or sturdy spatula until a shaggy dough forms.

— ABC News, ABC News, 15 Aug. 2026
Stidham with a sturdy opening act There may not have been another Broncos player who was more eager to get on the field Friday night than Stidham.

— Nick Kosmider, New York Times, 15 Aug. 2026

Definition of sturdy

Adjective

And this is in a nice, pretty on-campus facility, not the old, dumpy Astrodome (although the Astrodome is still up, which is another story).

— Fort Worth Star-Telegram, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 28 Jan. 2026
Sunday brings the end of another dumpy Miami Dolphins season, but not to the problems needing solutions or the organizational mess that demands more than a offseason cleanup on Aisle 5.

— Dave Hyde, Sun Sentinel, 3 Jan. 2026

Definition of dumpy

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