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

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

Adjective

Big ears, stubby legs and an extra-strong butt — Zoo Miami celebrated the newest addition to its animal family Friday.

— Devoun Cetoute, Miami Herald, 16 Aug. 2026
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

Definition of stubby

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

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

Adjective

Shooting in a widescreen format that gives ironic grandeur to a squat, featureless town in the Texas Panhandle, DP Peter Flinckenberg is attentive to the piercing, sometimes radiant winter light of the region in the harshest months of the year.

— Guy Lodge, Variety, 1 Sep. 2026
Sit back in a squat position with your hips back and knees over your feet.

— Helen Carefoot, Flow Space, 26 Aug. 2026

Definition of squat

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

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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